Cardiac Sonographer | Echo Tech | Per Diem

Job Description Summary

Join our Team as a Per Diem Cardiac Echo Technologist at South Shore HealthAre you an experienced Cardiac Echo Technologist seeking schedule flexibility?- Flexible Per Diem Shifts: Work during our operational hours - Sunday through Saturday 6AM-7PM- Competitive Compensation: $42.42 - $57.09/hour- Advanced Technology: Perform high-quality echocardiograms using premium equipment, including Philips EPIQ 7 ultrasound systems.- Best-in-Class Work Environment: Join a skilled team and elevate patient care - Career-Loving Culture: At South Shore Health, we value professional growth, teamwork, and high standards.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1 - Performs complete study including M-MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.

a - Acquires all necessary images and measurements according to lab protocols

   b - Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis.

   c - Quantitative abnormal valve areas calculating gradients.

2 - Obtains permanent records of examination.

   a - Looks up patient information and previous echo exams in the patient's electronic medical records system

   b - Completes exam documentation and billing info in the patient's electronic medical records

3 - Contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.

   a - Writes preliminary interpretation for physician review.

   b - Informs physician during reading session of any non-conventional views taken.

4 - Stores daily examinations performed.

   a - Ensures that all studies download correctly to GE server.

5 - Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices. 

   a - Able to utilize GE reading station including burning CD, downloading cases

b - Able to utilize Epic (Electronic medical records)

c - Able to utilize the electronic method of calling down inpatients in a timely and efficient manner.

6 - Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.

   a - Practices MD notification of "red values" as described in policy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

At least a (2) two year Echocardiography accredited program including technical and clinical training culminating in an associate degree or higher.

Minimum Work Experience

At least (1) one to (2) two years experience preferred

Required Certifications

RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)) or

RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Required Classes/Skills

BLS - Basic Life Support

Required additional Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to demonstrate competency in echocardiography.

Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.

Must be able to deviate from normal techniques, when necessary, to develop new techniques.

Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducers

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