Echocardiographer CWR

Job Summary: The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures. Assists a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures. Responsible for complete knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Performs echocardiograms including 2-D M-Mode, color flow imaging, stress echo, TEE, and doppler studies. Has knowledge of Strain and 3D echocardiography. Obtains patient history and performs procedures as ordered. Helps patients onto and off the bed. Notifies supervisor in cases of acute or life-threatening abnormalities. Communicates abnormal studies directly to the cardiologist. Obtains digital acquisition and storage of echo study for physician interpretation. Transports equipment to the patient's room for bedside studies. Calibrates, cleans, and maintains equipment and reports breakdowns and supply needs. Completes and processes billing charge requisition, log books, worksheets, and reports. Cleans and prepares room for the next patient. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique and principles of isolation according to policy and procedure. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Adheres to the accrediting standards and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Assists in training of new employees in the cost center. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitoring. Performs other tasks as assigned. Required Skills & Experience: Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques. Must document at least 15 hours of echocardiography-related continuing education over a period of three (3) years. All hours must be relevant to echocardiography. Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications, and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements. Preferred Skills & Experience: One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred. Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area. Must have experience in Vascular testing Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography with RDMS or RDCS. Preferred Education: N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification. RVT or RVS Cert through RDMS Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of hire. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred. Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area. About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. 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