Children's National Medical Center
Sr Echocardiography Technologist - 24 hours weekly
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Sr. Echocardiography Technologist will perform a variety of technical and research responsibilities related to the Cardiology Echo Laboratory.
24 hours weekly - Part time senior pediatric echocardiography for the Montgomery, Frederick and Howard County outreach clinics.
Up to $2500 Sign-On bonus for those eligible.
Qualifications
Minimum EducationVocational Education High School diploma, Graduate of an approved school of Echocardiography. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience3 years prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferred)1 year full-time dedicated pediatric experience in an echo laboratory directed by a board certified pediatric cardiologist. (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeRegistered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac Sonography (ARDMS), Registered in Pediatrics, or Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer.Show respect and sensitivity.Demonstrate patience and self-control.
Required Licenses and CertificationsBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required).
Functional Accountabilities
Echocardiogram ProcedureIndependently perform echos on complex patients with congenital heart disease in inpatient and outpatient settings in a timely fashion; and, independently perform fetal echos in a timely fashion.Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos according to protocol.Perform Holter monitor hook-ups and EKG's as needed.Utilize online and/or offline analysis system effectively.Perform analysis in a timely fashion.Strive for accuracy; check work consistently and keep up with heavy volume; strive to improve quality of echos.Records/BillingAll pertinent patient information is obtained for studies.All studies are created completely and accurately.All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion.Research Activities/Special ProjectsVolunteer to be responsible for research projects.Assist physicians/fellows with research, willingly.Collect all pertinent information.Assist the director of echocardiography with telemedicine.Assist the director of echocardiography with 3D echo and contrast studies.Equipment/SuppliesAdvise 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 work station and echo lab.Regional Outpatient CentersBe reliable and on-time.Perform echos, EKG's and Holter monitors in a timely fashion.Be able to handle heavy volume effectively and efficiently.Work well with physicians, nurses, and families.Keep clinics well stocked with supplies.Other ResponsibilitiesParticipate in all aspects of on-call responsibilities and be reliable; work well with cardiologists.Instruct and guide junior level techs/fellows on approach to echoing patients with complex heart disease.Guide junior level techs/fellows on obtaining quality studies (utilization of transducers/controls).Instruct junior level techs/fellows on use of echo machine, digital acquisition, and EnConcert system.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/IdentificationAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
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24 hours weekly - Part time senior pediatric echocardiography for the Montgomery, Frederick and Howard County outreach clinics.
Up to $2500 Sign-On bonus for those eligible.
Qualifications
Minimum EducationVocational Education High School diploma, Graduate of an approved school of Echocardiography. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience3 years prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferred)1 year full-time dedicated pediatric experience in an echo laboratory directed by a board certified pediatric cardiologist. (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeRegistered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac Sonography (ARDMS), Registered in Pediatrics, or Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer.Show respect and sensitivity.Demonstrate patience and self-control.
Required Licenses and CertificationsBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required).
Functional Accountabilities
Echocardiogram ProcedureIndependently perform echos on complex patients with congenital heart disease in inpatient and outpatient settings in a timely fashion; and, independently perform fetal echos in a timely fashion.Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos according to protocol.Perform Holter monitor hook-ups and EKG's as needed.Utilize online and/or offline analysis system effectively.Perform analysis in a timely fashion.Strive for accuracy; check work consistently and keep up with heavy volume; strive to improve quality of echos.Records/BillingAll pertinent patient information is obtained for studies.All studies are created completely and accurately.All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion.Research Activities/Special ProjectsVolunteer to be responsible for research projects.Assist physicians/fellows with research, willingly.Collect all pertinent information.Assist the director of echocardiography with telemedicine.Assist the director of echocardiography with 3D echo and contrast studies.Equipment/SuppliesAdvise 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 work station and echo lab.Regional Outpatient CentersBe reliable and on-time.Perform echos, EKG's and Holter monitors in a timely fashion.Be able to handle heavy volume effectively and efficiently.Work well with physicians, nurses, and families.Keep clinics well stocked with supplies.Other ResponsibilitiesParticipate in all aspects of on-call responsibilities and be reliable; work well with cardiologists.Instruct and guide junior level techs/fellows on approach to echoing patients with complex heart disease.Guide junior level techs/fellows on obtaining quality studies (utilization of transducers/controls).Instruct junior level techs/fellows on use of echo machine, digital acquisition, and EnConcert system.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/IdentificationAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
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