Dartmouth Health
Cardiology Technician IV - Pediatric Cardiology, Per Diem
Dartmouth Health, Manchester, New Hampshire, us, 03103
47059602
Overview
Shifts can include full or half days.
Acts as a technical resource in adult and pediatric echocardiography. Oversees technical procedures and quantitative portions of echocardiography reports, and coordinates inpatient work flow to ensure safe and effective patient care. Orients all new echocardiography laboratory technicians in all clinical areas, instruct technical and professional staff in current practices.
Responsibilities
Maintains a high level of technical skills of the Cardiopulmonary Technologist - Echocardiography Laboratory. Oversees the daily operation of the echocardiography laboratory and directs work flow to ensure safe and effective patient care. Evaluates echocardiography studies performed in the laboratory and assures technically adequate exams by providing necessary expertise and instruction to obtain difficult views when necessary. Dismisses inpatients/outpatients after determining that their echocardiography exams are technically adequate and direct technicians to recall a patient for further views in order to a complete a study. Develops and implements a continuing education program, focusing on identified areas where improvement is needed. Assists writing, updating, and maintaining orientation or procedure manual for different areas of expertise in the echocardiography laboratory. Trains and orients new employees and provides necessary assistance and education materials, articles, etc. to assist staff in preparing for RDMS certification. Acts as primary instructor for trainees from outside institutions. Provides information regarding the condition of equipment, and acts as alternate contact and resource person to Bio-Medical in the absence of the chief echocardiography technologist. Provides input regarding performance levels of staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Associates Degree with 3 years of cardiac echo experience required. Required Licensure/Certifications - Radiographer NH OR Radiation Therapist NH OR Medical Imaging/Rad Therapist - NH OR Sonographer NH. - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography (RDCS - AE) and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS-FE) and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echocardiography (RDMS-PE) - BLS required upon hire. Area of Interest:
Allied Health Pay Range:
$31.46/Hr. - $48.77/Hr. FTE/Hours per pay period:
.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp) Shift:
Day Job ID:
36483 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locations New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.
Maintains a high level of technical skills of the Cardiopulmonary Technologist - Echocardiography Laboratory. Oversees the daily operation of the echocardiography laboratory and directs work flow to ensure safe and effective patient care. Evaluates echocardiography studies performed in the laboratory and assures technically adequate exams by providing necessary expertise and instruction to obtain difficult views when necessary. Dismisses inpatients/outpatients after determining that their echocardiography exams are technically adequate and direct technicians to recall a patient for further views in order to a complete a study. Develops and implements a continuing education program, focusing on identified areas where improvement is needed. Assists writing, updating, and maintaining orientation or procedure manual for different areas of expertise in the echocardiography laboratory. Trains and orients new employees and provides necessary assistance and education materials, articles, etc. to assist staff in preparing for RDMS certification. Acts as primary instructor for trainees from outside institutions. Provides information regarding the condition of equipment, and acts as alternate contact and resource person to Bio-Medical in the absence of the chief echocardiography technologist. Provides input regarding performance levels of staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Associates Degree with 3 years of cardiac echo experience required. Required Licensure/Certifications - Radiographer NH OR Radiation Therapist NH OR Medical Imaging/Rad Therapist - NH OR Sonographer NH. - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography (RDCS - AE) and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS-FE) and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echocardiography (RDMS-PE) - BLS required upon hire. Area of Interest:
Allied Health Pay Range:
$31.46/Hr. - $48.77/Hr. FTE/Hours per pay period:
.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp) Shift:
Day Job ID:
36483 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locations New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.