Echocardiographer 40 hours

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision performs noninvasive diagnostic tests for cardiovascular diseases in order to support the goal of quality patient care. The Echocardiographer is responsible for preliminary echocardiographic measurements summarizing diagnostic data and communicating information to manager or requesting physician. Performs a variety of technical duties using phonoapexcardiograms imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment.

Position: Echocardiographer

Department: Card NonInv Testing

Schedule: Full Time 40 hours

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Work requires knowledge of Cardiology Medical Terminology basic Physics Biology and Anatomy in order to perform tests and interpret raw data. Such knowledge is generally acquired through the completion of a twoyear program in a related field of study (e.g. a cardio sonography technical training program).

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

RDMS certification or eligibility strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires knowledge of general department and hospital procedures sonography equipment as well as proficiency in performing technical work. Such knowledge is normally acquired during one year of related technical experience in sonography.
• Work requires good knowledge of congenital heart disease.
• Work requires knowledge of general cardiograph and hospital procedures sonography equipment as well as proficiency in performing technical work.
• Work requires the analytical ability to solve problems of limited technical complexity. Ability to follow standardized methods guides and procedures in the resolution of such problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to explain procedures and to allay the apprehension of patients; and to interact effectively with physicians team members other hospital staff and patients family.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access enter and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans