PRN -Sr Echocardiography Technologist

Position Locations: Will work in DC, MD, and VA locations.

The Sr. Echocardiography Technologist will perform a variety of technical and research responsibilities related to the Cardiology Echo Laboratory.

Minimum Education
Vocational Education High School diploma, Graduate of an approved school of Echocardiography. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
3 years - Prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferred)
1 year - Full time dedicated pediatric experience in an echo laboratory directed by a board-certified pediatric cardiologist. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac Sonography (ARDMS), Registered in Pediatrics, or Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
Show respect and sensitivity
Demonstrate patience and self-control

Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Echocardiogram Procedure

• Independently perform echos on complex patients with congenital heart disease in inpatient and outpatient setting in a timely fashion; and, independently perform fetal echos in a timely fashion.

• Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos according to protocol.

• Perform Holter monitor hook-ups and EKG's as needed.

• Utilize on-line and/or off line analysis system effectively .

• Perform analysis in a timely fashion.

• Strive for accuracy; check work consistently and keep up with heavy volume; strive to improve quality of echos.

Records/Billing

• All pertinent patient information is obtained for studies.

• All studies are created completely and accurately

• All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion.

Research Activities/Special Projects

• Volunteer to be responsible for research project.

• Assist physicians/fellows with research, willingly.

• Collect all pertinent information.

• Assist director of echocardiography with telemedicine.

• Assist director of echocardiography with 3D echo and contrast studies.

Equipment/Supplies

• Advise supervisor of any problems with equipment.

• Advise supervisor when supplies are low.

• Echo machine and probes are kept clean between patients.

• Help maintain neat and orderly work station and echo lab.

Regional Outpatient Centers

• Be reliable and on-time

• Perform echos, EKG's and Holter monitors in a timely fashion.

• Be able to handle heavy volume effectively and efficiently .

• Work well with physicians, nurses and families.

• Keep clinics well stocked with supplies

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of on-call responsibilities and be reliable; work well with cardiologists.

• Instruct and guide junior level techs/fellows on approach to echoing patients with complex heart disease.

• Guide junior level techs/fellows on obtaining quality studies (utilization of transducers/controls).

• Instruct junior level techs/fellows on use of echo machine, digital acquisition and EnConcert system.