Echocardiographer Registered- $15,000 Sign on Bonus
Department: KH-Cardiology
Operating Unit: Kent Hospital
Location: Warwick, RI
Job ID: 19661
Job Status: Full Time
Shift: Flex
Schedule: Flex days
Primary Function:
Perform daily clinical operations of the Echocardiography Lab to include performing Transthoracic and Transesophogeal Echocardiograms, Contrast Studies using Definity, Bubble Studies, Stress Echocardiograms and Chemical Stress Echocardiograms. Also includes preliminary interpretation of studies, including an assessment of ventricular performance, and assistance during transesophageal procedures. The sonographer will be utilizing 2D, M-Mode and Doppler techniques to evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data while assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The provision of services includes assessing patients, developing a plan for accomplishing procedure(s) ordered, setting up the room and equipment to accomplish the procedure, and ensuring quality images.
Job Qualifications and Specifications:
Training from a Cardio-Vascular program required. A minimum of three years of practical experience or equivalent is required. RDMS or RCS required.
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