Sr Echocardiography Technologist

The Sr. Echocardiography Technologist will perform a variety of technical and research responsibilities related to the Cardiology Echo Laboratory. Part time Senior Pediatric Echocardiographer for Children's National Hospital's Main campus. 9:30 am to 6 pm shift preferred and Fetal Echo cross-training available to qualified candidate. Part-time -Three days a week, 8-hour shiftQualifications:Minimum EducationVocational Education High School diploma, Graduate of an approved school of Echocardiography. (Required)Minimum Work Experience3 years Prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferred)1 year Full time dedicated pediatric experience in an echo laboratory directed by a board certified pediatric cardiologist. (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeRegistered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac Sonography (ARDMS), Registered in Pediatrics, or Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Congenital Cardiac SonographerShow respect and sensitivityDemonstrate patience and self-controlRequired Licenses and CertificationsBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesEchocardiogram ProcedureIndependently perform echos on complex patients with congenital heart disease in inpatient and outpatient setting in a timely fashion; and, independently perform fetal echos in a timely fashion. Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos according to protocol. Perform Holter monitor hook-ups and EKG's as needed. Utilize on-line and/or off line analysis system effectively . Perform analysis in a timely fashion. Strive for accuracy; check work consistently and keep up with heavy volume; strive to improve quality of echos. Records/BillingAll pertinent patient information is obtained for studies. All studies are created completely and accurately All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion. Research Activities/Special ProjectsVolunteer to be responsible for research project.Assist physicians/fellows with research, willingly.Collect all pertinent information.Assist director of echocardiography with telemedicine.Assist director of echocardiography with 3D echo and contrast studies.Equipment/SuppliesAdvise supervisor of any problems with equipment. Advise supervisor when supplies are low. Echo machine and probes are kept clean between patients. Help maintain neat and orderly work station and echo lab. Regional Outpatient CentersBe reliable and on-time Perform echos, EKG's and Holter monitors in a timely fashion. Be able to handle heavy volume effectively and efficiently . Work well with physicians, nurses and families. Keep clinics well stocked with supplies Other ResponsibilitiesParticipate in all aspects of on-call responsibilities and be reliable; work well with cardiologists.Instruct and guide junior level techs/fellows on approach to echoing patients with complex heart disease.Guide junior level techs/fellows on obtaining quality studies (utilization of transducers/controls).Instruct junior level techs/fellows on use of echo machine, digital acquisition and EnConcert system.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance