Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer - PRN

MedStar Health is looking for an PRN - Weekend Echocardiograph Technologist to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center! The ideal candidate will be an American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) registered sonographer with knowledge of HIPAA policies on confidentiality.

As anEchocardiograph Technologist,you willoperatediagnostic equipment to producehigh qualityechocardiograms.

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Primary Duties:

• Clinical:Operatesdiagnostic equipment and performs diagnostic procedures.Positions patient for procedure properly, explains the process to patients and any instructions the patient needs to follow.Scans patients andproduceshigh qualityechocardiograms.Operates all equipment correctly, considering patient,staff,and personal safety.Properly positionsthe patientforprocedure andinformspatientwhat to expect during the procedure as well as any instructions that the patient needs to follow.Monitors patients during procedures.Assesses and evaluatesultrasoundimages. Interacts with physiciansregardingscans. Prepares echo report, enters data inXeleraprior to physician interpretation.

• Environmental:Maintainsa clean, safe, prepared work environment - Prepares room for procedure. Cleans andsterilizesequipment and procedure table. Restocks and requests room supplies that have dwindled. Checks drug supplies andinformstheappropriate personof what needs to be replenished.

• Development:Maintainscurrent knowledge, certification, and licensure.Identifieslearning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs.Attends continuing education programs tomaintainregistry.Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allottedtimefor completion.

• Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participatesininter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge asappropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledgeacquiredduring participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Completion of an Echocardiography program.

• 1-2years' experiencepreferably in an inpatient setting.

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registrationrequiredthrough ARDMS within 180 Days.

• CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)CategoryC Certification.