Registered Echosonographer

TriHealth; Montgomery (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Bethesda North Hospital, part of TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute, seeks an Echo Technologist to perform TTE, TEE, Stress Echo and Doppler. You will work with cardiology teams in a collaborative environment, train new technologists, and participate in quality initiatives while benefiting from a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a growing Echo team and contribute to high-quality patient care while pursuing professional growth within TriHealth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program, in Allied Health.
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• RDCS designation from ARDMS or RCS designation from CCI.
• Highly developed understanding of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics.
• Clinical experience in a related field.
• Clinical hours during training.

Responsibilities

• Performs Transthoracic Echocardiograms, TEE, Stress Echo and Doppler, and processes corresponding paperwork and charging.
• Participates in training, direction, and education of new technologists and students when applicable.
• Engages in quality and process improvement activities.

Education

RDCS (ARDMS)

RCS (CCI)

Job description

Join a growing Echo team at Bethesda North Hospital, part of the nationally recognized TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute, one of the region's leading cardiac care providers. You'll perform a variety of advanced cardiac imaging procedures while working alongside experienced cardiovascular professionals in a high-quality, collaborative environment. If you're looking to grow your skills and make an impact on patient care, this is the opportunity for you.

Location:

• TriHealth - Thomas Center

Schedule:

• Full-time position, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Day shift
• Rotating weekend, holiday and on-call commitment

Incentives & Benefits:

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus/2-yr commitment

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program, in Allied Health
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
• RDCS designation from ARDMS or RCS designation from CCI.
• Highly developed understanding of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics
• Clinical experience in a related field
• Clinical hours during training

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for performing Transthoracic Echocardiograms, TEE, Stress Echo and Doppler, etc., as well as processing corresponding paperwork and charging. This position also participates in the training, direction, and education of new technologists and students when applicable, and participates in quality and process improvement activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with the cardiologists/Lead Techs to ensure that the quality standards are being met. Reports any equipment, PACS, or report data issues. Ensures patient safety.
• Timely processing and verification of images and accompanying paperwork and/or computer work such as echo measurements, data entry into reports, critical findings, charging, etc.
• Helps with other department duties as necessary: work with nurses, technicians, and clerical staff and is a team player. Takes call if applicable.
• Demonstrates competency: Provides clear and accurate technical images. Takes appropriate and accurate measurements. Able to inject Echo contrast and Agitated Saline per protocol and image appropriately. Conveys to the physician any necessary information.
• Answers phone promptly and communicates with all customers appropriately. Seeks resolutions to requests, whether adding additional testing or needing reports. Explains delays to patients.

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Occasionally
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Reading - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected todemonstrateand live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who canassist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and activelyparticipating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins andfrequentlythank team members and others forcontributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, teammembersand the community