RadNet

Echocardiography Technologist

RadNet • $87K — $104K *
Cape Coral, FL 33914In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current ARRT(S), ARDMS certifications, or ARDMS Registry Eligible required.
  • High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
  • CPR certification is necessary.
  • Continuous education and licensing compliance with state and federal regulations is required.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized with effective interaction skills is crucial.
  • Familiarity with specialized ultrasound equipment is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic echocardiography exams adhering to department policies and regulations.
  • Assist cardiologists with ultrasound-guided Echo Stress Tests.
  • Communicate procedure details to patients and address their queries.
  • Ensure maintenance of patient privacy and rights throughout procedures.
  • Document and maintain accurate department records and exam reports.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus available or student loan payment plan option offered.
  • Comprehensive support for continuous education and training provided.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with cardiologists.
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate patient needs and technologist well-being.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Join Our Team: $1O,000.00 Sign On Bonus or Student Loan Payment Plan.

Job Summary

The Echocardiography Technologist will perform diagnostic echocardiography exams on incoming patients. The person in this position responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and processes, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding personal health information, including but not limited to, patient diagnosis, health history, demographics, and referral information. This person is responsible for all paperwork associated with technical procedures and responds to physician questions and needs regarding patient procedures. Some technologists may work under the direct medical supervision of a physician during certain procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs all Echocardiography procedures in strict accordance with currently approved practices as outlined in department policy and procedure manuals, complying with all applicable federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements.
  • Assists the cardiologist with ultrasound-guided Echo Stress Test.
  • Communicates to the patient the nature of the procedure and answers questions clarifying the procedure for the patient.
  • Assures patients' rights and privacy are maintained.
  • Responsible for proper documentation and maintenance of all required department records.
  • Performs all quality control testing as required.
  • Assists in the transporting of patients.
  • Makes suggestions to improve work methods.
  • Provides orientation and training to new sonographers as directed.
  • Performs other related duties incidental to the work therein.
  • Produces high quality diagnostic images in a timely manner while providing excellent patient care.
  • Treats patients and customers, including family members or care providers that may accompany the patient, with courtesy, professionalism and respect.
  • Monitors patients' well-being during exam; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.
  • Understands the methods used to generate ultrasound data and the theory and operation of the instruments that detect, display, and store the acoustic information generated in clinical examinations.
  • Understands the potential bio-effects associated with ultrasound exposure.
  • Checks patient history, and obtains appropriate signed waivers, if necessary.
  • Consults with radiologist when necessary to determine appropriate scanning procedure.
  • Completes all paperwork and exam reports associated with technical procedures.
  • Responds to physician questions and needs regarding patient procedures.
  • Checks referral for appropriate study based on patient history.
  • Keeps ultrasound exam rooms and dressing booths clean and properly stocked with supplies.
  • Assures room is ready prior to the patient entering the room (i.e. equipment is operable, all supplies are readily available, and has been appropriately cleaned and prepped).
  • Handles delicate situations (fetal demise, cancerous pathology, etc.) in a supportive and empathetic manner ("good bedside manner"), while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding exam outcomes or potential issues.
  • Keeps patient schedule and accommodates add-on patients when requested.
  • Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s).
  • Exercises sound judgment regarding image quality; seeks guidance from radiologist if concerned about what scan reveals and obtains prior approval before doing additional scans/views in order to better diagnose the patient's possible pathology.
  • Releases patient with proper follow-up information.
  • Monitors patient library and print films and burns CDs as needed.
  • Guides patients through a sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and
  • Participates in projects and completes other tasks as assigned by management.


PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position described above. Other functions may be assigned and Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience
  • Must have current ARRT(S), ARDMS certifications, or ARDMS Registry Eligible.
  • Requires a high school diploma or GED.
  • CPR certification required.
  • Maintain license, continuing education, and experience in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies' rules and regulations.
  • Ability to relate to the public in a professional and courteous manner, understanding the objectives of the organization, regardless of racial, ethnic, religion, sexual orientation, gender, mental/physical health, age, economic status, etc.
  • Familiarity with and ability to use specialized equipment.
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate fashion.
  • Possesses and utilizes excellent customer service skills, strong written and verbal communications skills, and other medical related skills/knowledge.
  • Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to interact effectively with doctors, patients, vendors, peers, staff and management.
  • The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited ultrasound program; state and federal licenses (as applicable), and appropriate registrations and/or certifications.


Quality Standards
  • Communicates, cooperates, and consistently functions professionally and harmoniously with all levels of supervision, co-workers, patients, visitors, and vendors.
  • Maintains CEUs and licensing as needed in order to maintain a high level of skill in technical capabilities.
  • Demonstrates initiative, personal awareness, professionalism and integrity, and exercise confidentiality in all areas of performance.
  • Follows all local, state and federal laws concerning employment to include but not limited to: I-9, Harassment, EEOC, Civil rights and ADA.
  • Follows OSHA regulations, RadNet and site protocols, policies and procedures.
  • Follows HIPAA, compliance, privacy, safety and confidentiality standards at all times.
  • Practices universal safety precautions.
  • Promotes good public relations on the phone and in person.
  • Adapts and is willing to learn new tasks, methods, and systems.
  • Reports to work regularly as scheduled; consistently punctual with respect to working hours and lunch schedules, and maintains satisfactory personal attendance in accordance with RadNet guidelines.
  • Consistently adheres to the time management policies and procedures.
  • Completes job responsibilities in a quality and timely manner.


Pay Range is $42-$50 per hour.

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About RadNet

RadNet, Inc. is the leading national provider of freestanding, fixed-site diagnostic imaging services in the United States based on the number of locations and annual imaging revenue. RadNet has a network of 332 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet's core markets include California, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. In addition, RadNet provides radiology information technology solutions, teleradiology professional services and other related products and services to customers in the diagnostic imaging industry. Together with affiliated radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technicians, RadNet has a total of approximately 8,000 employees.
Learn more about RadNet
Size
6,756 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
-$14.8 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ
RDNT
* Ladders Estimates

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