Echocardiography Specialist

Job Overview

*ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES CAN RECEIVE A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS*

Are you looking to join a healthcare organization dedicated to compassion and excellence?

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system committed to service. We believe that exceptional healthcare is achieved through collaboration with our patients and their families, creating a care system that is effective, affordable, and valuable to all involved.

We are seeking a Full-Time Echocardiography Specialist who will embody our core values of Love & Excellence to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

PRIMARY ROLE:

To conduct diagnostic cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) examinations as requested by physicians to aid in the diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions. Support the clinical education of students and Cardiology Fellows associated with the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Lab.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts cardiac ultrasound examinations.
• Records patient clinical history and technologist observations of the images obtained on examination request forms.
• Assists the cardiologist in acquiring images and operating equipment during transesophageal echocardiography.
• Participates in the training of cardiac ultrasound students and Cardiology Fellows during their practical sessions.
• Rotates on an on-call schedule covering off-hours and weekend shifts.
• Performs pediatric echocardiography, if qualified.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care suitable for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including understanding growth and development, the ability to gather and interpret information to identify patient needs, and deliver appropriate care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree from an accredited cardiovascular technology program.
• Registry-eligible and must take the registry exam to become RDCS/RCS within the first year of employment.
• Must pass the registry examination from either the ARDMS or RDCS.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience with IV saline contrast and Definity contrast.
• Experience in Transesophageal echo, stress echo, dobutamine stress echo, and adult echo is preferred.

Work Schedule:

• Sunday-Thursday: 9:30pm-6:00am
• Holiday and call rotation will be necessary, along with flexibility for weekend coverage.

Benefits Offered by Christiana Care:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and other insurance benefits.
• 403 (b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to preventing discrimination, with a workforce that reflects its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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