Allied - Echo Technologist

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Position Details:

Schedule:

1. Rotating days with weekend shifts
2. Overnight call from 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM, 2-3 nights per month with cardiologist approval required
3. 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
4. Total: 40 hours per week

Daily Workload: 7-8 echocardiograms per day

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of echocardiography experience
• At least 2 years of acute inpatient echocardiography experience in a Trauma Level 1 facility

Skills:

• Proficiency in performing a variety of echocardiograms, including transthoracic (TTE), stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal (TEE) echocardiograms, while utilizing 3D echo and strain imaging techniques.
• Comprehensive understanding of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology for accurate imaging and assessments.
• Adherence to lab standards and protocols to ensure consistency and diagnostic accuracy.
• Expertise in optimizing image quality through effective scanning techniques and appropriate equipment settings, including the use of ultrasound contrast agents.
• Strong capacity to manage high-volume workflows effectively in a critical care setting while maintaining diagnostic quality.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to provide comfort and clear communication to patients during procedures.
• Effective time management abilities to balance workload and complete studies promptly.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment, including participation in case reviews and educational opportunities with team members.
• Compliance with standards set by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), ensuring adherence to industry best practices.