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MedStar Health

Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer - $25,000 Sign on Bonus

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What they do

A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

$68,233 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+12% projected growth

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About the Job Now Hiring Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographers for the DC & Northern Virginia Regions•Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus for
Full-time Work Locations Available:
Full-time:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital MedStar Cardiolkogy Associates•
Lafayette Part-time:
Medstar Cardiology Associates•McLean, VA MedStar Health is looking for an Echocardiograph Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills. As an Echocardiograph Technologist, you will perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds on patients to assure high-quality care and service to patients. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Actively participates in quality assurance program by completing all accrediting body requirements to maintain lab certification. Ensures equipment and supplies are available by coordinating preventive maintenance programs, scheduling emergency service calls, and ordering necessary supplies to maintain an efficient patient schedule. Assists in coordinating patient care with clinical staff by reviewing the patient schedule at the beginning of each day to ensure appropriate support is available at the appointed times. Maintains log of patient data and stored images by entering correct patient demographic information and archiving studies to ensure complete and accurate records are maintained. Sends diagnostic reports or study copies when required to ensure timely communication of patient data. Performs diagnostic ultrasound studies on patients including M-mode and two-dimensional and stress echocardiograms by following ICAEL guidelines to ensure high-quality diagnostic studies are performed. Prepares preliminary diagnostic reports by compiling relevant measurements and data to provide a summary report for physician review, interpretation, and signature. Provides patient instructions and answers questions relating to scheduled procedures to properly educate and orient patients. Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormal studies by immediately contacting physicians to discuss and assist with appropriate next steps.
Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED with completion of a Registered Echocardiology program with coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, required Associate's Degree, preferred 1-2 years of post graduate cardiology experience, preferred Prior clinical experience and the performance of at least 100 echocardiogram/ doppler examinations with Arrhythmia analysis experience, required RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) Adult Echocardiography•ARDMS-AE or CCI CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation). ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). This position has a hiring range of USD $0.00•USD $0.00 /Hr.
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