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Job Summary
SummaryA healthcare professional specially trained to use imaging technology for diagnosing heart problems in patients.
Essential Functions
-Oversee the performance of echocardiogram tests to obtain crucial data about patients.
-Oversee the analysis of blood flow, valve function, and chamber size to determine the overall heart condition.
-May assist physicians in diagnosing patients with heart conditions.
-Accurately record patient data and test results.
-Oversee the handling of administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or the cleaning equipment.
-May operate ultrasound equipment to capture moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Radiologic Technology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials:
Fetal Echocardiography Specialty [FE]
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS]
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer [RDMS]
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred Certified Sonographer
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
Experience
Two (2) years of cardiovascular imaging experience. 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease.
- Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping.
- Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to perform echo and vascular sonography studies including complex studies: stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography examinations.
- Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments.
- Ability to educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures, answering questions and calming concerns.
- Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
102 Endicott Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
30
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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