Echocardiographer

Echocardiographer

Specialty -Diagnostic Imaging

Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
Location: Milford DE
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Echocardiographer performs direct patient cardiac diagnostic testing procedures with a high level of technical skill accuracy and professionalism. This role ensures timely dependable diagnostic services consistent with current standards of care departmental guidelines and hospital policies. The Echocardiographer provides age-specific care across the lifespan and serves as a clinical resource to physicians nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies as ordered by physicians including but not limited to:

  • Transthoracic Echocardiography (2-D M-Mode Color Flow Doppler)

  • Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

  • Exercise Stress Echocardiography

  • Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography

• Perform additional cardiac diagnostic procedures as assigned including:

  • Electrocardiograms (EKG)

  • Holter monitor preparation monitoring and analysis

  • Cardiac stress testing

• Operate and maintain cardiac diagnostic equipment including echocardiography systems stress testing systems electrocardiographs Holter monitors and computerized analysis tools

• Utilize hospital information systems accurately for scheduling documentation and charging of diagnostic studies

• Follow infection control policies and demonstrate appropriate aseptic techniques and equipment disinfection

• Provide clinical guidance and preceptorship to students from affiliated educational institutions when applicable

• Demonstrate competency in performing cardiac diagnostic procedures for all age groups including neonatal and pediatric patients

• Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

Required Education & Credentials

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Licensure / Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or equivalent certification

Experience Requirements

Required:

• Successful completion of an accredited echocardiography certification program
  OR

• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on echocardiography experience

Preferred:

• Extensive echocardiography experience in an acute-care hospital setting

• Experience performing pediatric and neonatal echocardiography studies

Preferred Education

• Certificate Program in Cardiovascular Sonography

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