Echocardiographer (Echo Tech) - PT - Days

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable to perform echocardiography evaluations and effectively identify cardiac and/or other physiological anomalies. Additionally, this position will be the primary assistant to physicians with invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical procedures related to the field of echocardiography. This position must support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate from a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR.
Required to have one of the following, at hire: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS), or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS).
Those who have recently graduated will be required to obtain their certification within 12 months of hiring according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Ability to lift 35 lbs.
Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to reach above/overhead.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in medical science, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiography and other studies to assist physicians in identifying cardiac and/or other physiological anomalies.
Records patient anatomy reports physiological aberrations and suggests additional procedures for the physician’s consideration to optimize diagnosis and expedite therapeutic interventions.
Prepares reports and accurately documents the provision of patient procedures in accordance with department policy.
Initiates preventive maintenance and minor repairs on medical devices in accordance with department and hospital standards.
Maintains supply inventory.
Monitors the development of technicians in the application of various echocardiography procedures to ensure compliance and effective patient care.
Participates in the training and education of technicians and others to develop understanding of the discipline.
Performs other duties as assigned.