Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
Location: Milford, DE
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Echocardiographer performs direct patient cardiac diagnostic testing procedures with a high level of technical skill, accuracy, and professionalism. This role ensures timely, dependable diagnostic services consistent with current standards of care, departmental guidelines, and hospital policies. The Echocardiographer provides age-specific care across the lifespan and serves as a clinical resource to physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies as ordered by physicians, including but not limited to:
Transthoracic Echocardiography (2-D, M-Mode, Color Flow Doppler)
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Exercise Stress Echocardiography
Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography
Perform additional cardiac diagnostic procedures as assigned, including:
Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Holter monitor preparation, monitoring, and analysis
Cardiac stress testing
Operate and maintain cardiac diagnostic equipment, including echocardiography systems, stress testing systems, electrocardiographs, Holter monitors, and computerized analysis tools
Utilize hospital information systems accurately for scheduling, documentation, and charging of diagnostic studies
Follow infection control policies and demonstrate appropriate aseptic techniques and equipment disinfection
Provide clinical guidance and preceptorship to students from affiliated educational institutions when applicable
Demonstrate competency in performing cardiac diagnostic procedures for all age groups, including neonatal and pediatric patients
Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Licensure / Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or equivalent certification
Required:
Successful completion of an accredited echocardiography certification program
OR
Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on echocardiography experience
Preferred:
Extensive echocardiography experience in an acute-care hospital setting
Experience performing pediatric and neonatal echocardiography studies
Certificate Program in Cardiovascular Sonography
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.