Per Diem Echocardiography Technologist - Pediatric

New higher pay rates due to recent market adjustments! Summary: Cardiac Sonographer with pediatric experience required. Responsible for performing echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging studies in diagnosing and evaluating heart conditions. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions: Perform pediatric echocardiograms -Utilize specialized equipment to capture images of the heart's structure, function, and blood flow. -Prepare patients for echocardiographic procedures, explaining the process and addressing any questions or concerns. -Prepare detailed reports of the findings for review and interpretation by cardiologists. -Operate and maintain echocardiography equipment, including calibration and quality assurance checks. -Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care. -Maintain accurate and detailed records of echocardiographic studies, including patient information and findings.

Education
Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required and Bachelor's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred

Can this role acceptexperience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Sonographer [NH State License]

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred

CertifiedEcho Technician - preferred

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - preferred

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred

Experience
Echocardiogram StudiesExperience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in operatingechocardiographyequipment and related software.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, andechocardiographic imaging techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interacteffectively with patients, colleagues, and healthcare providers.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based healthcareenvironment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

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.