Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
Tuition Assistance up to $5,250
Paid Time Off
Long Term Sick accrual
Employer Contribution Plan
Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
College Bound 529 Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Overview
The Echo Technologist Lead assists the Director/Manager in the technical and operational oversight of the Echo Lab, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and high-quality patient care. This role serves as a key resource for team members, supporting clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous performance improvement.
The Lead Echo Tech is responsible for coordinating workflow, maintaining accreditation standards, supporting staff development, and performing all clinical duties of an Echo Technologist.
Responsibilities
Operational & Technical Leadership
Support daily operations of the Echo Lab, ensuring efficient workflow, productivity, and quality outcomes
Assign staff responsibilities based on skill level and patient care needs to ensure safe coverage
Maintain schedules, monitor staffing levels, and adjust as needed to meet patient volumes
Oversee tracking of non-invasive procedures and department utilization
Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, supplies, and inventory
Clinical Excellence
Perform all echocardiography procedures in accordance with established protocols
Maintain competency in all non-invasive echo (and/or vascular) studies
Demonstrate proficiency in IV access, contrast administration, and IV removal
Prepare, document, and administer IV contrast per departmental policies
Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, and satisfaction
Quality, Compliance & Accreditation
Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
Maintain adherence to ICAEL accreditation requirements
Monitor quality control processes and address deficiencies proactively
Participate in and support performance improvement initiatives, including PDCA cycles
Establish and monitor productivity and quality benchmarks
Education & Staff Development
Serve as a resource and mentor to team members and students
Train and orient new hires; ensure completion of orientation checklists and competencies
Ensure completion of annual mandatory education and competency validation
Assist in developing departmental education programs and in-service training
Collaborate with leadership and Medical Director on instructional course development
Leadership & Collaboration
Provide feedback to leadership regarding staff performance, including coaching and development needs
Assist with performance evaluations and disciplinary processes as needed
Participate in the interview process and provide candidate feedback
Act as a liaison between staff, physicians, and leadership to promote effective communication
Support budget planning, including operational and capital needs
Assist in planning for department design, workflow, and space utilization
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in echocardiography/cardiology
Able to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality
Ability to perform all non-invasive Echo studies or Vascular studies
Competency in IV access, contrast administration and IV removal
Credentials
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) - Echo Tech
BLS Certification - Basic Life Support through American Heart Association
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.