Echocardiographer

NavitasPartners • Milford, DE

5d

About The Position

The Echocardiographer performs direct patient cardiac diagnostic testing procedures with a high level of technical skill, accuracy, and professionalism. This role ensures timely, dependable diagnostic services consistent with current standards of care, departmental guidelines, and hospital policies. The Echocardiographer provides age-specific care across the lifespan and serves as a clinical resource to physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or equivalent certification
• Successful completion of an accredited echocardiography certification program OR Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on echocardiography experience

Nice To Haves

• Extensive echocardiography experience in an acute-care hospital setting
• Experience performing pediatric and neonatal echocardiography studies
• Certificate Program in Cardiovascular Sonography

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies as ordered by physicians, including but not limited to: Transthoracic Echocardiography (2-D, M-Mode, Color Flow Doppler) Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Exercise Stress Echocardiography Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography
• Perform additional cardiac diagnostic procedures as assigned, including: Electrocardiograms (EKG) Holter monitor preparation, monitoring, and analysis Cardiac stress testing
• Operate and maintain cardiac diagnostic equipment, including echocardiography systems, stress testing systems, electrocardiographs, Holter monitors, and computerized analysis tools
• Utilize hospital information systems accurately for scheduling, documentation, and charging of diagnostic studies
• Follow infection control policies and demonstrate appropriate aseptic techniques and equipment disinfection
• Provide clinical guidance and preceptorship to students from affiliated educational institutions when applicable
• Demonstrate competency in performing cardiac diagnostic procedures for all age groups, including neonatal and pediatric patients
• Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED