Registered Echosonographer

Join a growing Echo team at Bethesda North Hospital, part of the nationally recognized Tri Health 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.

• Tri Health
  - Kenwood

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

• 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

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.

• 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.

Climbing
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Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Occasionally
Hearing:
Conversation - Frequently
Hearing:
Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
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