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ChenMed · 1 day ago

Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer

Newport News, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$31/hr - $44.36/hr

2+ years exp

ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. The Echo Ultrasound Technician performs diagnostic sonography examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data.

Health CarePrimary and Urgent Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic procedures applying prescribed methods of ultrasound technique

Produces diagnostic images using Doppler, abdominal or other ultrasound

Selects transducer and adjust equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field and other specifications of test

Explains procedures to patients so they are well informed regarding the examination and address any of their concerns

Keys in test data and patient information into computer to maintain records of test results

Assists physician with ultrasound guided biopsies and/or invasive procedures

Maintains and calibrate equipment to insure accuracy of results

Updates all medical records to insure accuracy

Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities

Orients and mentor new staff members

Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material

Monitors quality control to assure accuracy of examination

Assists with transporting patients to and from room

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Explains procedure to patients so they may understand what is being done to them

Prepares preliminary ultrasound report for physician

Qualification

RDMS certificationState licensureBasic Life Support certificationUltrasound Technology degreeImaging Tech experienceCustomer service skillsEffective listening skillsCritical thinking skills

Required

Current RDMS or must be registry eligible and registered within one year of eligibility

Current state licensure or permit to practice medical imagining

Current Certification in Basic Life Support

Minimum two years working as an Imaging Tech

Customer service abilities including effective listening skills

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs

Graduate of an accredited school in Ultrasound Technology required

A minimum of 6 months of related work experience post internship/externship required

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required to perform Echo cardiograms

Must be registered in specific ultrasound modality they perform, e.g., vascular, general

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred

A minimum of 2 years of experience post internship/externship preferred

Benefits

$20,000 Sign On Bonus

Great compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development and advancement opportunities

Great work-life balance

Company

ChenMed

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ChenMed is a full-risk primary care market leader that is transforming healthcare for seniors.

Founded in 1985

Miami, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.chenmed.com/

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