Job Description

Echocardiogram Technician - PRN in the Radiology/Imaging Unit at Lutheran Health Network - Dupont Hospital

Schedule: 2-8 hour shifts (7:30am-4pm) - shifts will vary. Call on 1 holiday per year - Response time: 30 minutes, other occasional call to help cover vacations/time offEligible for premium pay!Eligible for shift differential during qualifying shifts. 

About us: 

Experience the Dupont Difference - join a tight-knit team of collaborative, talented technologists in a unit that is balanced and streamlined!

Dupont Hospital, part of the Lutheran Health Network, is a 131-bed facility that was designed by physicians and every detail was carefully thought out to provide better patient care and comfort. It's also built on a 5-Star Service philosophy. That's part of the reason the hospital has been designated as a 100 Top hospital by Watson Health™ multiple times.

Job Summary

Under the immediate direction of the Radiology Specialist, performs echocardiograms as ordered by the physician for information in the diagnosis and treatment of patient’s condition.The Sonographer  performs complex technical duties requiring the use of analysis and the use of calculations and judgment in recognizing and identifying cross-sectional transverse anatomy on ultrasound images to obtain diagnostic results.Demonstrates general working knowledge of non-invasive cardiac test procedures and ultrasound operations, as well as heart anatomy. Both visual and spatial acuity are required to perform critical measurements.The Sonographer must use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. They assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.  They must fulfill the CME credits set by the credentialing organization. The sonographer must be able to select proper transducer and gain settings to produce diagnostic images. Each patient exam should be completed based on the exam type and patient limitations.Team member will perform exams and will consult with the cardiologist as needed. Knowledge of both Radiology and Cardiac PACS systems.

Licensure      

Current registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers or allied health credentialed and successful completion of ARDMS/ARDCS registration within two years.BCLS within 60 days of hire

Experience

Adult and pediatric echocardiogram experience preferred

Education    

Graduate of an accredited allied health care program with work related experience in ultrasound; six months to one year of clinical experience with cardiac care patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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