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Echo Technologist, Per Diem

Tenet Healthcare, Framingham, MA, United States


Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Responsibilities

Performs Echocardiograms using a departmental protocol for obtaining images.
Assists with TEE’s and stress testing, providing images that support the physician’s ability to diagnose patients appropriately.
Sets priorities for completion of studies based on acuity, patient preference and/or the coordination of care with nursing and other ancillary services.
Obtains EKGs that reflect appropriate lead placement, minimal artifact, and correct patient information.
Sets up and scans Holter Monitors, providing tracings that support the physician’s ability to diagnose patients appropriately.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Performs and monitors echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) procedures. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient\'s clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram. This position will support all the facilities in the market as needed.
Qualifications

Required
Education:

Graduate of accredited CAAHEP or diagnostic medical sonography school, or at least 6 months of clinical experience.
Experience:

6 months in clinical setting.
Certification:

Registry eligible and BLS.
Preferred
Experience:

2 years.
Certification:

RDMS, RDCS, or RCS.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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