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Echo Ultrasound Technologist

Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Cardiovascular Specialists of New England is dedicated to improving heart health for patients with cardiovascular conditions in New Hampshire. They are seeking a highly motivated Echo Technologist to provide patient care support and perform various cardiac ultrasound procedures to ensure quality studies adhere to established standards.

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Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds

Perform cardiac pulse and continuous wave ultrasound doppler to identify and characterize intracardiac blood flow patterns

Perform transesophageal cardiac ultrasound

Perform stress echocardiography

Knowledge of the equipment, standard tests and procedures, and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities

Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias

Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures

Modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions

Qualification

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac SonographerBLS/ACLS CertificationEchoVascular experienceTechnicalAnalytical skillsHand-eye coordinationMedical knowledgeCustomer service skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsExceptional communication skillsWork under pressureTeamworkWork independently

Required

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) -or- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required

2 years of working experience as an Echo Tech

BLS/ACLS Certification required

Strong interpersonal skills to put patients at ease and explain things in easily understandable terms

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and physicians

Attention to detail to notice abnormalities in sonograms

Hand-eye coordination to adjust the movement of the ultrasound transducer based on the images seen on the screen

Technical and analytical skills to troubleshoot complex diagnostic equipment

Ability to work well under pressure, sometimes in emergency situations, to get a fast diagnosis

Strong teamwork to interact with the medical team

Medical knowledge, including a strong understanding of anatomy, to create proper images

Excellent customer service skills are required

Ability to work both independently and in a team