Join a busy inpatient echocardiography lab at a tertiary care hospital with a level I trauma center covering essential weekend and midweek shifts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Position Details: •
- Rotating days - shifts to include rotating weekends
- Overnight call 5:30 pm to 6:30 am 2-3 nights per month, strict guidelines and cardiologist approval to be called in
- 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts)
- Total: 40 hours per week
- Daily Workload: 7-8 echocardiograms per day
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• Minimum 5 years of echocardiography experience • At least 2+ years of acute inpatient echo experience in a Trauma 1 level facility•
- Proficiency in a wide range of high-quality echo procedures that meet accreditation standards, including transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), with appropriate use of 3D echo and strain imaging.
- In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and pathology to ensure precise imaging and comprehensive assessments.
- Strict adherence to lab standards and protocols to maintain consistency and diagnostic accuracy.
- Expertise in optimizing image quality through meticulous scanning techniques, appropriate equipment settings, and the effective use of ultrasound contrast agents.
- Ability to efficiently manage high-volume workflows in a critical care environment while maintaining superior diagnostic quality.
- Exceptional patient care and communication skills, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout procedures.
- Strong time management skills to balance workload and ensure timely completion of studies.
- Commitment to a collaborative work culture, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement through active participation in case reviews, feedback sessions, and educational opportunities with sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows.
- Adherence to ASE (American Society of Echocardiography) and IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) standards, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and quality benchmarks.