Echo Technologist
Nashua, New Hampshire
Saint Joseph Hospital

Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Days, 5 x 8 hours (40 hours per week)

Role Overview

Under the direction of a physician, performs a variety of cardiac ultrasound procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Creates technically diagnostic exams for interpretation by a cardiologist or radiologist. Assists cardiologists or the appropriate physician during invasive ultrasound procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technically diagnostic quality exams for physician interpretation in a timely manner.
• Performs quality ultrasound exams on patients in the assigned area.
• Reviews physician orders and requisitions for pertinent information, special requests, and correct procedures.
• Implements clinical protocols and policies.
• Completes exam documentation and required processes to ensure appropriate exam charges.
• Assists patient reception staff with patient information as needed.
• Maintains medical supplies and required stock items in all rooms; prepares and cleans exam rooms.
• Prepares all equipment necessary for each patient exam.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Echo Technologist license in New Hampshire.
• Degree or certificate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education accredited sonography program.
• Certification in cardiac ultrasound from the ARDMS or CCI.
• 3 years of experience as an Echo Technologist.
• Echo Technologist experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Skills

• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, families, staff, and physicians.

Call and Schedule

• One week of on-call approximately every 5th or 6th week.
• One hospital holiday each year, rotating year to year.
• On-call and holiday shifts can be swapped with other Echo Techs with supervisor approval.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Lifting or carrying frequently up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Some stress related to the high level of responsibility for quality care.

Additional Information

• The facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract.
• Credential listed in the source: RDCS (AE).