Echo Technologist - Catholic Health : Job Details

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OverviewCatholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the region's finest health and human services agencies. The health system has nearly 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices and multispecialty ambulatory locations.

OverviewCatholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the region's finest health and human services agencies. The health system has nearly 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices and multispecialty ambulatory locations.We come to our work out of a true sense of mission, seeing every patient we care for in their totality—the body, mind and spirit. Join us as we transform the way health care is delivered.The Echo Technologist performs M-Mode and Cardiac Doppler echocardiogram studies and conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis of data.Job DetailsResponsibilities Of The Echo Technologist

• Provides explanation to the patient regarding test being performed.
• Utilizes two identifiers (Name and Date of Birth) to identify the patient.
• Preps patients for echocardiogram.
• Performs transthoracic echocardiographic examinations to make determinations as to which modalities, techniques, and approaches should be applied, (i.e. M-Mod 2-Dimensional, Doppler, stress echo, specific patient maneuvers, specific acoustical window approaches.)
• Evaluates Echocardiographic findings, recognize normal and complex congenital and pathologic in order to obtain adequate diagnostic data for physician interpretation.
• Calculates echocardiograph/Doppler data obtained from the following examination
• M Mode quantification at the level of aorta, mitral valve, and left ventricle;
• Calculates ejection fraction from M-mode and/or 2-D study;
• Doppler calculation of valve gradients;
• Doppler quantification of inefficiency degrees.
• Requests MD and RN administration of echo contrast when appropriate.
• Maintains current educational status, including review of education tapes and conferences. Maintains CE credits. Mentors with assigned physician preceptor to constantly monitor and enhance clinical skills.
• Enters data into clinical system and transmits data.
• Maintains, cleans and fully equipped and stocked examination area for patient.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Requirements For The Echo Technologist Role Include

• Graduate of an Accredited Ultrasound program.
• ARDMS certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with patients.
• Standing, lifting, pushing and pulling when needed.

Salary RangeUSD $48.00 - USD $54.00 /Hr.This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.The salary range listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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