Echocardiography Technologist (Per Diem)

ABOUT US:

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you join the team!

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE:

The Echocardiography Technologist will perform all types of echocardiography testing. This role will assist physicians deliver safe and age-appropriate patient care during testing in the echocardiography lab. Additionally, this role will work collaboratively with the care team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care. Current need is twice a week.

**Please note, this is a per-diem position with no regular set schedule. While shifts may occasionally be available based on clinic needs, this role is best suited for candidates seeking flexible, as-needed hours.**

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs exercise and pharmacological transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echo tests per department and management guidelines
• Captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements correctly, including recognizing pathology and/or customizing exams requiring contrast agent accordingly due to lack of image quality
• Responds to stat calls and reports life threatening pathology to attending physician
• Prepares echocardiogram procedure, including equipment, supplies, instruments, and appropriate paperwork
• Participates in orientation of new employees, as needed
• Monitors quality control of equipment and escalates issues, as needed.
• Participates in performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes based on professional practice standards

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate of completion from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program required
• Valid license in echocardiography from the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required
  • Registered Cardiac Congenial Sonographer (RCCS) preferred
• Registry eligible according to the ARDMS or CCI Standards required
• Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hire
• One year echocardiogram experience required, two years’ experience preferred
• High school diploma/GED required; associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology preferred
• Experience performing echocardiography with echo machines from various manufacturers in the echo lab required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Strong written and oral communication, detail orientation, customer service, multitasking skills
• Excellent basic computer skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Knowledgeable about and experience with
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay range: $42.07 - $61.39 per hour, depending on experience

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.