Echo Tech, PRN

Mary Washington Healthcare • Fredericksburg, WA

4d

About The Position

The Echo Tech performs echocardiography evaluations to help identify cardiac and other physiological anomalies and serves as the primary assistant to physicians during invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical procedures related to echocardiography. The position supports Mary Washington Healthcare’s mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives, and is committed to quality service for patients, the public, and co-workers.

The role includes performing echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiography, and other studies; documenting patient anatomy and physiological findings; preparing reports; and accurately recording procedures in accordance with department policy. The Echo Tech also initiates preventive maintenance and minor repairs on medical devices, maintains supply inventory, monitors technicians’ development and compliance, and participates in training and education. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR.
• At hire, hold one of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS), or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS).
• Recent graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hiring according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) requirements; these graduates will be listed as provisional with IAC until certification is obtained.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Physical ability to walk and stand constantly; use arms and hands constantly; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat frequently; lift 35 lbs.; push and pull 20 lbs.; work in confined spaces; and reach above or overhead.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in medical science.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiography, and other studies to assist physicians in identifying cardiac and other physiological anomalies.
• Record patient anatomy and physiological aberrations and suggest additional procedures for physicians’ consideration to optimize diagnosis and expedite therapeutic interventions.
• Prepare reports and accurately document patient procedures in accordance with department policy.
• Initiate preventive maintenance and minor repairs on medical devices in accordance with department and hospital standards.
• Maintain supply inventory.
• Monitor technicians’ development in applying echocardiography procedures to support compliance and effective patient care.
• Participate in training and education of technicians and others to develop understanding of the discipline.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED