What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - FT-DAYS position at Jefferson Regional Med Ctr?
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What You Should Know About the Echocardiography Technologist:
- Seven days a week: Typical hours 6:00 - 3:30. No call unless a physician request is made.
- This position is based within Jefferson Regional Cardiology Department
Job Summary:
The Echocardiographer, or cardiac sonographer, is responsible for performing echocardiographic
examinations to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions. This includes the use of
ultrasound technology to create images of the heart and its structures, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and information for the cardiologist.
Echocardiography Technologist Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical Diploma or Associate’s Degree in cardiovascular technology, diagnostic medical sonography with a focus in echocardiology, or other related field preferred.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification- preferred.
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification- preferred.
- BLS/CPR required upon hire or obtain within
- This is a safety sensitive position. *
- Minimum requirements:
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in computer software
- Able to multi-task efficiently.
- Preferred requirements:
- Minimum of two years’ cardiology experience a plus.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Proficiency with echocardiography equipment, including ultrasound machines and related software.
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position is prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.