Echocardiography Technologist $10k Sign On Bonus!

RadNet•Lehigh Acres, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Echocardiography Technologist performs diagnostic echocardiography exams and produces high-quality diagnostic images in a timely manner while providing excellent patient care. The technologist explains procedures to patients, answers questions, protects patient privacy and confidentiality, monitors patients during exams, and responds appropriately to discomfort or medical concerns. The role includes completing procedure documentation and reports, maintaining department records, responding to physician needs, and consulting with a radiologist when necessary. The technologist performs procedures according to department policies and applicable regulations, conducts required quality control testing, maintains and prepares exam rooms and equipment, manages patient scheduling and add-on requests, and provides appropriate follow-up information. The position may involve assisting a cardiologist with ultrasound-guided Echo Stress Tests and transporting patients. Some technologists may work under a physician’s direct medical supervision during certain procedures. The role also includes orienting and training new sonographers as directed, suggesting improvements to work methods, and completing other related tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

Current ARRT(S) certification, ARDMS certification, or ARDMS Registry Eligible status.
High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain licensure, continuing education, and experience in accordance with applicable state, federal, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to relate to the public professionally and courteously, with respect for people across differing backgrounds and circumstances.
Familiarity with and ability to use specialized equipment.
Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to emergency situations.
Excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communication skills, along with relevant medical skills and knowledge.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to interact effectively with doctors, patients, vendors, peers, staff, and management.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills may be supported by successful completion of an accredited ultrasound program and appropriate licenses, registrations, or certifications.
Communicate and cooperate professionally and harmoniously with supervisors, co-workers, patients, visitors, and vendors.
Maintain continuing education and licensing as needed to sustain technical skills.
Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, adaptability, and willingness to learn new tasks, methods, and systems.
Follow applicable laws, OSHA regulations, RadNet and site protocols, HIPAA, compliance, privacy, safety, confidentiality, and universal safety standards.
Report to work as scheduled, maintain punctuality and satisfactory attendance, and follow time-management policies.
Complete job responsibilities in a quality and timely manner.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiography procedures in accordance with approved practices, department policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Assist the cardiologist with ultrasound-guided Echo Stress Tests.
Explain procedures to patients and answer their questions and concerns.
Maintain patients’ rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
Document procedures and maintain required department records; complete associated paperwork and exam reports.
Perform required quality control testing.
Assist with transporting patients.
Suggest improvements to work methods.
Provide orientation and training to new sonographers as directed.
Produce high-quality diagnostic images in a timely manner while providing excellent patient care.
Treat patients, family members, care providers, and customers with courtesy, professionalism, and respect.
Monitor patients during exams, recognize discomfort or medical problems, and take appropriate action.
Check patient history and referral appropriateness, and obtain signed waivers when necessary.
Consult with a radiologist when necessary to determine the appropriate scanning procedure, and seek guidance or approval regarding image quality and additional scans or views.
Keep exam rooms and dressing booths clean and stocked; ensure rooms and equipment are ready before patients arrive.
Handle sensitive situations supportively and empathetically while maintaining confidentiality.
Maintain the patient schedule, accommodate add-on patients when requested, and communicate delays or schedule changes to appropriate people.
Release patients with appropriate follow-up information.
Monitor the patient library, print films, and burn CDs as needed.
Participate in projects and complete other assigned tasks.