Cardiac Echo Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MA

3d•$42 - $68

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Varied hours on days, weekends, and holidays Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, Stress Echo and proficient with echo contrast enhancement and Strain. Utilizes knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology to optimize studies. Performs Cardiac echo studies in accordance with the Inter societal Accreditation Commission’s standards and guidelines for Echocardiography Prepares patient for all exams. Enters preliminary technical findings into McKesson CPACS Echo report to be viewed by the interpreting physician Maintains department records and Secures PHI in accordance with hospital policy and procedures. Orders supplies. Assists with scheduling. Prepares patient room and maintains room and equipment cleanliness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Infection prevention hospital policies. Ability to perform mobile echocardiography. It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required. Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology. Experienced in Transthoracic (M-mode, 2-D and 3D echocardiography, Strain, Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo and Contrast Enhancement procedures. Able to use Philips or other comparable ultrasound equipment Ability to assist in performance of Echocardiography procedures. Education Required Written and verbal English skills at a 12th grade level. Formal echocardiography program with minimum of 2 years of combined didactic and scanning experience. Must document at least 15 hours of CME’s of echocardiography-related CME over a period of 3 years and CME’s must be earned within the 3-year period prior to submission to the accrediting body. CEU’s may be Category 1 AMA or other approved non-category 1 credit including those credits as approved by organizations such as ASE, SDMS, ARRT, or CCS that have content specific to echocardiography. Registration/Certification Registered diagnostic sonographer credentialed in accordance with the IAC (Inter societal Accreditation Commission) BLS-American Heart Association Pay Range: $41.53 - $68.35 This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Experienced in Transthoracic (M-mode, 2-D and 3D echocardiography, Strain, Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo and Contrast Enhancement procedures.
Able to use Philips or other comparable ultrasound equipment
Ability to assist in performance of Echocardiography procedures.
Written and verbal English skills at a 12th grade level.
Formal echocardiography program with minimum of 2 years of combined didactic and scanning experience.
Must document at least 15 hours of CME’s of echocardiography-related CME over a period of 3 years and CME’s must be earned within the 3-year period prior to submission to the accrediting body.
Registered diagnostic sonographer credentialed in accordance with the IAC (Inter societal Accreditation Commission)
BLS-American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, Stress Echo and proficient with echo contrast enhancement and Strain.
Utilizes knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology to optimize studies.
Performs Cardiac echo studies in accordance with the Inter societal Accreditation Commission’s standards and guidelines for Echocardiography
Prepares patient for all exams.
Enters preliminary technical findings into McKesson CPACS Echo report to be viewed by the interpreting physician
Maintains department records and Secures PHI in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
Orders supplies.
Assists with scheduling.
Prepares patient room and maintains room and equipment cleanliness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Infection prevention hospital policies.
Ability to perform mobile echocardiography.