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Echo Technologist

Hopedale Medical Complex

#BLS #Healthcare #Ultrasound #Cardiology #RDCS #Echocardiogram #Cardiac Sonographer #Echo Technologist #Patient safety #Medical equipment

Quick overview

The Echo Technologist is responsible for performing dynamic echocardiogram specialty ultrasound procedures using diagnostic equipment. They must prepare for examinations, position patients, produce high-quality images, and record detailed measurements of heart structures and blood flow.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification and a BLS certification. At least 3 years of experience in the field is preferred.

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Job description

Job Description: Echo Technologist, PRN

Join the best. To be the best.

HMC is offering $70 to $75 per hour for an experienced Echo Technologist!

HMC Offers

Day shift, Monday-Friday
No call or weekends
Quality childcare located on campus
Wellness Center membership
401(k) plan with employer match

Who we are

Hopedale Medical Complex (HMC), is seeking a qualified, skilled, and customer service-oriented, Echo Technologist to join our outstanding team of professionals and become part of a family with a 60+ year tradition of excellence.

Join our team where you are not just a number but a part of a family of dedicated professionals. Care, compassion, and excellence comes from all departments at Hopedale Medical Complex. We believe a person's optimum health and wellness can only be provided when followed closely by highly trained and skilled physicians and staff who truly know their patients, and where top-quality care is the standard - not the exception.

About the job

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for the operation of the ultrasound diagnostic ultrasound equipment for the performance of all dynamic echocardiogram specialty ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. This position involves scheduled adult echocardiogram, and no night shifts or call.

Responsibilities

Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information.
Properly identifies patient prior to beginning the study.
Manages patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedures, answering questions, and providing ambulatory assistance.
Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects, and adjusts equipment and verifies wave signals.
Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images.
Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms.
Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches.
Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferably with at least 3 years of experience.

Pay

$70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Medical Specialty

• Cardiology

Schedule

• Day shift

License/Certification

BLS Certification (Required)
RDCS (Required)

Work Location: In person