Echocardiographer- weekends
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH)

Job Info

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Echocardiographer, Part Time - 27 hours; weekends & 1 weekday shift

About Us:

At Wentworth-Douglass Hospital we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. Our cardiac care team is at the forefront of innovation, using state-of-the-art technology and a patient-centered approach to diagnose and treat heart conditions. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Echocardiographer to join our team and help us continue to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Echocardiographer to perform high-quality echocardiograms in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performing diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds and will be dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of imaging accuracy. This is a part time position with the opportunity to contribute to our growing cardiology department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and other specialized imaging procedures.
• Ensure the highest quality of diagnostic images, performing exams in accordance with protocols and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare providers to interpret results and provide comprehensive reports.
• Provide excellent patient care, including explaining procedures to patients, addressing concerns, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring that all imaging and diagnostic reports are properly documented.
• Stay current with technological advancements in echocardiography and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the department.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

Qualifications - External

• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or CCI upon hire or within 3 months of hire if a student.
• NH Medical Imaging License upon hire & BLS
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Proficiency in operating echocardiography equipment and interpreting imaging results.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced echocardiographic techniques, such as 3D echocardiography, contrast echocardiography, and/or strain imaging.
• ACLS certification.

Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
• Ability to perform general and special echocardiography procedures.
Experience Preferred/Desired
• 2 or more years (full time) experience performing general and special echocardiographic procedures.

Education Minimum Required
• Graduate of an approved cardiac ultrasound training program or completion of all relevant competencies for graduation from an approved cardiac ultrasound training program.
Education Preferred/Desired
• Graduate of a 12 month full time program in echcardiography with 2 years full time experience including stress echo and TEE.
• RDCS/CCI reistered in cardiac ultrasound.

Training Minimum Required
• Ability to perform echocardiographic examinations in compliance with protocols and standards identified in "Essentials and Standards" per ICAEL and WDH policies and protocols.
• Full time experience must include ICAEL minimum procedure volume requirements -300 resting transthoracic and 100 stress echos/year.
Training Preferred/Desired
• Exceeds ICAEL procedural volume requirements.
• Stress Echo, TEE, contrast and saline bubble study proficiency.
• Experience in 3D echocardiography.
• Experience in Pediatric echocardiography and/or Vascular ultrasound.

Special Skills Minimum Required
• Basic arrhythmia certification within 3 mos. or at first available offering.
Special Skills Preferred/Desired
• Certification in multiple modalities; RVT , Pediatric echo.
• ACLS certification.
• I.V. certification.

Licensure and/or Certifications Required
• AHA or ARC BLS
• RDCS or CCI upon hire or w/in 3 months of graduation if a student
• NH Medical Imaging License upon hire or within 3 months of RCDS or CCI completion or meets student waiver requirements
Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired
• ACLS , IV CERTIFICATION, RDCS Pedi , RVT

EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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