Echocardiographer Assistant
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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties.
Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Relief As Needed Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 28.34 - 42.51 HOURLY
General Summary:
Perform direct patient cardiac diagnostic testing procedures with appropriate level of skill under the general supervision of a registered cardiac sonographer; in a timely and dependable manner consistent with current standards of care and departmental and/or hospital policy and procedure. Provide age specific care to patients of all ages.
Responsibilities:
1. Accurately perform all echocardiogram studies ordered by physicians, limited to: Transthoracic 2-D, M-Mode, Color-flow Doppler, Pulsed wave Doppler, and Continuous wave Doppler.
2. Utilizes effective time management by prioritizing care and accommodating unforeseen circumstances while maintaining a high standard of quality, service, and professionalism.
3. Accurately assesses hospital information systems for processing and correct charging of all echocardiogram studies.
4. Implement appropriate infection control practices and demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic techniques and equipment disinfection.
5. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED Certificate Program; Enrollment in a CAAHEP cardiac or cardiovascular ultrasound program.
- Credential(s): Registered Cardiac Sonographer within 1 year of hire; Basic Life Support; Or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) within one year of hire.
- Experience: At least 200 hours of clinical experience in a hospital/healthcare setting performing 2-D Echocardiogram studies.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Certificate Program Cardiovascular Sonography; Pending graduate of a CAAHEP approved cardiac or cardiovascular sonography program within 3 months of hire.
- Credential(s): None
- Experience: Successful completion of clinical rotation.
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