Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req18534)

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General Summary of Position

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Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for an Echocardiograph Technologist to join our team! We are looking for a credentialed technician with a background in cardiac ultrasound.

As an Echocardiograph Technologist, you will conduct echocardiograph studies according to physician's orders. Advises cardiologists of results of examination, provides diagnostic evaluation, and reports abnormalities.

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:

·       Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and/or physician

·       Communicates purpose and procedures related to the ultrasound test to the patient and comforts/reassures patient about the examination.

·       Performs 2D echo, Doppler, stress, and other echocardiographic examinations to provide anatomic and physiologic data for physician's review. Uses a portable echocardiograph machine to perform studies, as requested. Notifies physician immediately if patient is in distress or severe abnormal reading is obtained. Reviews studies with the interpreting physician.

·       Provides assistance/training in the Echocardiograph Laboratory to cardiology fellows as relates to ultrasound examinations. Maintains appropriate training documentation/ material.

·       Inspects/maintains equipment and supplies used for cleanliness, proper functioning and par levels, notifies appropriate personnel regarding problems or malfunctions.

·       Assists in scheduling patient for examination(s) to be performed, set-up of special procedure rooms, i.e. transesophageal echocardiograph (TEE) examination.

·       Performs various related functions, such as logging and filing of echo studies, tabulating statistics, paging staff and assisting physician with obtaining patients' reports, etc.

·       Participates in the development of effective Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities to improve quality of care.

·       Attends echo conferences, continuing education courses, and/or in-services.

Qualifications:

·       Associate's degree or higher level degree, required

·       1+ years experience in ultrasound procedures equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy and pathological conditions of the heart, valves, pericardium, and blood vessels

·       BLS

·       Registration within one year of hire by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (ARDCS) or by the Cardiology Credentialing Institute/National Board of Cardiovascular Technologists (CCI/NBCVT) 

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.