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MUSC Health · 3 months ago

Echocardiography Technologist

MUSC Health Bamberg-Barnwell Emergency & Imaging

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The Medical University of South Carolina is a healthcare institution seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform noninvasive cardiovascular studies using doppler and ultrasound methods. The role involves conducting ECHO procedures, ensuring quality images and measurements for physician interpretation, and educating patients about the procedures.

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Responsibilities

Performs ECHO procedures according to protocols of departmental policies. Compiles pertinent patient information prior to performing the study

Ensures that ECHO images, measurements and calculations are obtained and ready for physician’s interpretation

Confers with physician, department head and/or other sonographers to obtain the best information with views, measurements and calculations

Demonstrates abnormal findings and gives additional information to enable the cardiologist to better evaluate the ECHO

Enters procedural charges into the computer system during the shift in which the procedure was performed

Explains and educates patients to procedures and assists with patient care within the department

Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by the department head and Medical Director

Qualification

EchocardiographyCardiac SonographyBasic Life SupportBasic Arrhythmia CoursePatient Care

Required

Six months experience in performing ECHOs

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Completion of the Basic Arrhythmia Course

Preferred

Certification by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers preferred

Credential in echocardiography in one of the following: Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year of the date of hire

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees