Echocardiography Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs noninvasive cardiovascular studies by doppler and ultrasound methods. Performs procedures done in the cardiology department. Work Environment: Primarily works in a medical/clinical setting. Subject to working near moving mechanical parts. Risk of electrical shock and exposure to infectious disease.

Requirements

• Six months experience in performing ECHOs.
• Certification by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers preferred.
• Credential in echocardiography in one of the following: Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year of the date of hire.
• Completion of the Basic Arrhythmia Course.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs ECHO procedures according to protocols of departmental policies.
• Compiles pertinent patient information prior to performing the study.
• Ensures that ECHO images, measurements and calculations are obtained and ready for physician’s interpretation.
• Confers with physician, department head and/or other sonographers to obtain the best information with views, measurements and calculations.
• Demonstrates abnormal findings and gives additional information to enable the cardiologist to better evaluate the ECHO.
• Enters procedural charges into the computer system during the shift in which the procedure was performed.
• Explains and educates patients to procedures and assists with patient care within the department.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by the department head and Medical Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees