Echo Technologist, PRN
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HMC is offering $60 to $65 per hour for experienced Echo Technologist!
HMC Offers:
- Excellent benefits
- Quality childcare located in Hopedale
- Wellness Center membership
- 401(k) plan with employer match
Employee Daycare Rates
- Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily
- Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily
- 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily
- 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily
Position Overview:
The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for the operation of the ultrasound diagnostic ultrasound equipment for the performance of all dynamic echocardiogram specialty ultrasound and general sonogram procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision.
This position involves scheduled adult echocardiogram, and no night shifts or call.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information.
- Properly identifies patient prior to beginning the study.
- Manages patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedures, answering questions, and providing ambulatory assistance.
- Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects, and adjusts equipment and verifies wave signals.
- Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images.
- Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms.
- Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches.
- Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
- Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements.
Qualifications:
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferably with at least 3 years of experience.
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person