What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiography Technologist-Per Diem position at Neighborhood Healthcare?
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you join the team!
ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE
The Echocardiography Technologist will perform all types of echocardiography testing. This role will assist physicians deliver safe and age-appropriate patient care during testing in the echocardiography lab. Additionally, this role will work collaboratively with the care team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care. Current need is twice a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs exercise and pharmacological transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echo tests per department and management guidelines
- Captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements correctly, including recognizing pathology and/or customizing exams requiring contrast agent accordingly due to lack of image quality
- Responds to stat calls and reports life threatening pathology to attending physician
- Prepares echocardiogram procedure, including equipment, supplies, instruments, and appropriate paperwork
- Participates in orientation of new employees, as needed
- Monitors quality control of equipment and escalates issues, as needed.
- Participates in performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes based on professional practice standards
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma/GED required; associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology preferred
- Certificate of completion from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program required
- Valid license in echocardiography from the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Congenial Sonographer (RCCS) required
- Registry eligible according to the ARDMS or CCI Standards required
- Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hire
- One year echocardiogram experience required, two years’ experience preferred
- Experience performing echocardiography with echo machines from various manufacturers in the echo lab required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
- Strong written and oral communication, detail orientation, customer service, multitasking skills
- Excellent basic computer skills
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Knowledgeable about and experience with
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent planning and organizational ability
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay range: $35.82 - $44.66 per hour, depending on experience.
Salary : $36 - $45
