Echocardiographer at Novant Health summary:
An Echocardiographer performs and interprets echocardiography and stress echo studies, analyzing hemodynamic data to assist in patient diagnosis and care. They communicate findings effectively to healthcare teams and ensure patient care is adapted to age-specific needs. The role requires certification, specialized skills, and contributes to delivering high-quality healthcare within a collaborative team environment.
Overview:
Performs echocardiography studies and stress ECHOs. Recognizes, calculates, interprets, and analyzes the hemodynamic data served from echocardiography studies.
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Certification Program in lieu of Associate Degree accepted. Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, preferred.
- Experience: Two years of echocardiography experience, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS (New Graduate will have 6 months to pass registry), required.
- Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient(s)’ requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Considerable verbal ability to effectively communicate observations and input to nursing staff, physicians, and other department staff.
Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Keywords:
echocardiography, cardiac sonographer, hemodynamic data analysis, stress echo, patient care, RDCS certification, cardiovascular imaging, medical diagnostics, healthcare teamwork, patient safety