PRN -Sr Echocardiography Technologist

Job Description

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)

• 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.
• All pertinent patient information is obtained for studies.
• All studies are created completely and accurately.
• All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

District of Columbia-Washington

CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Allied Health

Heart Institute

Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift: Day

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

98800 - 195956.8

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