Echocardiography Technologist / SEIU - Q

Allegheny Health Network Job PostingPerforms echocardiographic procedures including M-Mode, 2D real time, color flow, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler and stress echocardiograms. Assists with transesophageal procedures. Be able to assist during pericardiocentesis and obtain images with the use of contrast. Perform cardiac exercise testing and assist with nuclear cardiology. Must understand and provide preliminary analysis of echocardiograph results. Must be able to perform calculations and measurements as required. Assures functioning of the department is within ICAEL standards.Essential Responsibilities:Positions patients, selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to independently perform ultrasound imaging according to ICAEL protocol efficiently and accurately. Assists the cardiologist with the performance of TEE and stress imaging studies. (65%)Utilizes safety and infection prevention standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. Cleans equipment including TEE probes per laboratory approved protocol. Maintains adequate supplies for efficient department operations. (15%)Recognizes the need for contrast imaging and may administer if trained and verified as competent per laboratory protocol. (5%)Operates the laboratory ultrasound systems, information systems and databases and enters all required demographic and other data. (15%)Performs other duties as assigned or required.Qualifications:Minimum: Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or ARRT or CCI Registered Technologist, or ARDMS certified or eligible. Must obtain certification within one year of employment.CPR American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificatePreferred: 1 to 3 years' experience performing echocardiograms.RDCS certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyMay require PA driver's license.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org