Echocardiographer - as needed
About The Position
Riverside Regional Medical Center is seeking an Echocardiographer to perform various cardiac ultrasound tests for age-specific populations. This role involves performing tests such as echo, stress echo (exercise and dobutamine), transesophageal echoes (TEE), and contrast imaging. The position also includes general secretarial/receptionist duties as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to competently perform these testing modalities in a professional and caring manner, assess patient status, interpret information, and modify procedures to ensure quality patient care and optimal outcomes. The role also emphasizes promoting and maintaining a safe work environment, incorporating national patient safety and quality initiatives. Riverside Regional Medical Center, established in 1916, is a comprehensive medical facility in Newport News, Virginia, known for its advanced technology and healing environment. The facility boasts a 450-bed capacity and includes a regional cancer care center, a comprehensive stroke center, open-heart surgery program, Level II Trauma Center, and a neurosciences program.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year experience preferred.
- Valid CPR card current.
- Active status in good standing: Registered by the ARDMS or registry eligible as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer(RDCS, Adult), or with CCI/NBCVT as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program or equivalent on the job training from an echo Laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Performs Echo, stress echo (to include exercise and dobutamine), transesophageal (TEE) echoes, and contrast imaging as appropriate.
- Performs general secretarial/receptionist duties as needed.
- Assesses patient status data and interprets appropriate information.
- Modifies patient procedures to provide physician with appropriate clinical data to ensure quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
- Promotes and maintains a safe work environment for staff and customers, incorporating national patient safety/quality initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
