Echocardiography Technologist

Work Schedule - Monday-Friday

Work Location - Main Hospital Campus - Washington, DC

Sign on Bonus - $5,000

Performs a variety of technical and research responsibilities related to the Cardiology Echo Laboratory. Work collaboratively with hospital staff. Perform
Echocardiograms, including measurements, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently. Maintain Records/Billing forms accurately. Promote education for others in department about echocardiography.

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1-year Prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Required)
Pediatric Experience. (Preferred)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered or registry eligible preferred by the Cardiovascular Technology Society (Required) or American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac/Medical
Sonographers. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services - Inpatient/Outpatient/On-Call

• Independently, perform inpatient and outpatient echos, EKG's and Holter monitors willingly and in a timely fashion.

• Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos.

• Utilize on-line and/or offline analysis system effectively.

• Perform analysis in a timely fashion; strive for accuracy; check work consistently.

• Plan ahead for possible heavy volume.

Recordkeeping/Billing

• Log in all studies completely and accurately.

• Fill out all worksheets completely with all pertinent patient information; write legibly.

• Bill all studies completely and in a timely fashion.

Education

• Promote and teach fellows, students, etc., how to use pediatric echo equipment.

• Strive to improve quality of echos.

Department Research

• Volunteer to be responsible for research project.

• Willingly assist physicians/fellows with research.

• Collect all pertinent information.

• Work is completed in a timely fashion.

Equipment and Supplies

• Advise supervisor of any problems with equipment.

• Advise supervisor when supplies are low.

• Echo machine and probes are kept clean between patients.

• Help maintain neat and orderly workstation and echo lab.

• Keep clinics well stocked with supplies.