Registered Echosonographer

TriHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital is seeking an experienced echocardiography technologist to perform TTE, TEE, and stress echo in a collaborative cardiovascular imaging team. You will work with cardiologists and the Lead Techs to ensure high-quality studies and accurate documentation.

The role requires RDCS from ARDMS or RCS from CCI, with a strong grasp of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics. Enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within TriHealth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Allied Health program or equivalent experience.
• RDCS designation from ARDMS or RCS designation from CCI is required or eligible.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics.
• Clinical experience in a related field is preferred.
• Clinical hours during training are expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE), TEE, Stress Echo and Doppler.
• Process related paperwork and charging.
• Participate in training and education of new technologists and students.
• Contribute to quality and process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and Lead Techs to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Echo imaging

Cardiac anatomy

Team collaboration

Education

Allied Health program diploma

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

PACS

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 - Kenwood

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 can assist

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 actively participating.

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 and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, teammembersand the community