Echocardiographer, Per Diem, Martha's Vineyard Hospital
About The Position
Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of your job is to perform all patient exams with the highest degree of skill, fully utilizing all radiographic, fluoroscopic, mammography and processing equipment to consistently obtain images which demonstrate diagnostic levels of radiographic density, contrast and resolution. You will respond to on-demand requests for services in a timely manner. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: As an Echocardiographer, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. JOB FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
Requirements
- Completion of an Associate’s Degree or Certificate from a recognized Echocardiography Program or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.
- CPR/BLS certification is also required.
- RDCS (AE or PE) certification by the ARDMS.
- 1-2 years clinical and/or professional experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with both adults and pediatrics is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operates Radiographic and Fluoroscopic fixed equipment.
- Operates Radiographic and Fluoroscopic mobile equipment.
- Operates mammography equipment.
- Produces the expected levels of production (volume) at reasonable rates of speeds and on schedule.
- Prepares and maintains all QC, licensure, and accreditation documentation.
- Properly utilizes all radiation protection/shielding procedures for patients and staff.
- Properly attends to the physical safety of patients and staff.
- Assures all areas are clean and orderly and supplies are maintained for all exams and procedures.
- Provides all services to patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Cooperates and promotes team efforts with co-workers and members of the hospital staff.
- Utilizes departmental and hospital information systems as necessary for patient care.
- Exercises initiative and actively participation in the reception area, film library and transport functions.
- Improves performance through education.
- Maintains required continuing education credits.
- Provides patient care appropriately to the following age groups: 1. Neonate – Birth to 1 month 2. Infant – 1 month – 1 year 3. Early childhood – 1 yr. – 5 yrs. 4. Late Childhood - 8 yrs – 12 yrs. 5. Adolescence - 13 yrs. – 17 yrs. 6. Young Adult - 18 yrs. – 25 yrs. 7. Adult - 26 yrs. – 54 yrs. 8. Sr. Adult - 55 yrs. – 64 yrs. 9. Geriatric - 64 yrs. - above.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
