Registered Echosonographer

Full Time Day Shift - Bethesda North Thomas Center 

 

Location: 

1275 N High St, Hillsboro, OH 45133

 

Work Schedule: 

  • Full Time - (80 hours bi-weekly)

 

Job Overview:

As an Echosongrapher at the Highland District Hospital you will be responsible for performing a full range of echocardiographic procedures, including Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE), Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Stress Echocardiography, and Doppler studies. Ensures accurate documentation, completion of required paperwork, and appropriate charge capture for all procedures. Collaborates in the orientation, training, and mentorship of new technologists and students as needed. Actively participates in quality assurance initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts to support optimal patient care and departmental efficiency.

 

Benefits: 

A comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.   

Please view our benefits page:  https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

 

Hourly Incentives & Bonus: 

$20K Sign on Bonus - 2 year agreement 

 

Job Requirements:

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program, in Allied Health

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

RDCS designation from ARDMS or RCS designation from CCI

Highly developed understanding of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics

Clinical experience in a related field

Clinical hours during training

 

Job Responsibilities:

Works with the cardiologists/Lead Techs to ensure that the quality standards are being met.  Reports any equipment, PACS, or report data issues.  Ensures patient safety.

Timely processing and verification of images and accompanying paperwork and/or computer work such as echo measurements, data entry into reports, critical findings, charging, etc.

Helps with other department duties as necessary:  works with nurses, technicians, and clerical staff and is a team player.  Takes call if applicable.

Demonstrates competency:  Provides clear and accurate technical images. Takes appropriate and accurate measurements. Able to inject Echo contrast and Agitated Saline per protocol and image appropriately. Conveys to the physician any necessary information.

Answers phone promptly and communicates with all customers appropriately.  Seeks resolutions to requests, whether adding additional testing or needing reports.  Explains delays to patients.

 

Other Job-Related Information:

Wearing lead aprons for all procedural Echo testing that is required within and/or near X-Ray Generating Equipment.           

 

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Occasionally

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

 

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:

 

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

 

Serve: ALWAYS... 

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

 

Excel: ALWAYS... 

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

 

Respect: ALWAYS... 

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests

 

Value: ALWAYS... 

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste

 

Engage: ALWAYS... 

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community