FT Days Echocardiographer- St. Peters Hospital

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

16h

About The Position

St. Peters Hospital is seeking a full-time Echocardiographer for a day-shift position. The Echocardiographer performs echocardiography studies, prepares study data and summaries for the interpreting cardiologist, reports significant findings, and assists physicians and staff with specialized studies. The role requires knowledge of echo equipment, accurate patient and study data handling, and the ability to explain procedures and answer questions within the scope of responsibility.

Requirements

Must be eligible for the ARDMS registry.
Must have a certificate of completion from a medical sonography program supported by the ARDMS.
BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ARDMS registration is preferred within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Understand echo equipment, including safety regulations and equipment malfunctions.
Secure the test order and identify the proper patient.
Obtain the patient's history and indications for the test.
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Enter data accurately.
Perform echocardiography, including M-mode, 2-D, and Doppler as indicated.
Assist physicians and other staff with TEEs, stress echocardiograms, and pharmacology studies.
Obtain appropriate views as indicated.
Measure and calculate all data accurately.
Prepare a concise study summary for the interpreting cardiologist.
Report significant findings.
Ensure transmission of data.
Answer questions from patients, staff, and others within the scope of responsibility.