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*RDCS/RCS Required
* Per Diem positions available
POSITION SUMMARY
Cardio Echo Tech Performs a range of highly specialized cardiac ultrasound investigations, utilizing a range of advanced techniques including pulsed and continuous wave Doppler, color flow mapping and tissue Doppler imaging. Produces tracings of heart electrical activity by setting-up electrocardiography (ECG) equipment; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; operating and adjusting equipment; recording cardiac data and measurements; protecting and helping patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Performs adult transthoracic, 2D-M mode Color flow doppler echocardiograms, Pharmacological and Nuclear Stress Testing and Stress echocardiograms.
· Assists with transoesphageal (TEE) echocardiograms.
· Performs standard and complex measurements and techniques of quantification, to an accurate and reproducible level. Independently issues preliminary clinically-diagnostic findings in a competent (highly specialized) professional standard.
· Prepares for examinations by checking Physician orders for specific examinations, equipment and available supplies; reviewing patient schedules; setting-up recording equipment; entering patient information into system.
· Reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures; answering questions.
· Positions and applies electrodes and/or conductive gel as appropriate.
· Connects leads from electrocardiograph, Echo or Stress equipment to electrodes on specified body areas.
· Reviews patient’s record and instructs patients prior to procedures.
· Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
· Identifies and corrects for wandering, interference, and artifact.
· Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
· Maintains ECG, Echocardiography and Stress equipment and supplies.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A. Education
· High School diploma or GED.
· Completion of program related to sonography with emphasis on echocardiography or equivalent on-the-job training.
B. Qualifications/Experience
· Minimum 2-years’ experience in performing Echocardiograms. Candidates with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered with AS Degree legal completion and at least 6 months experience.
· Credentialed with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) required. Candidates that are Registered Cardiac Sonographers (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and have 5 years of experience performing Cardiac Solography will be considered in lieu of ARDMS Certification.
C. Special Skills/Knowledge
· Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)
· Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
· Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card (Upon hire or with 90 days of hire)
· Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
· Basic organizational skills.
· Basic computer skills.
· Demonstrated team member abilities.
· Education and/or training related to areas of responsibility.
· Principles of patient/family teaching.
Benefits:
o Student Loan Forgiveness
o Medical, dental, vision & disability insurance
o Generous PTO plan
o 403(b) retirement plan and employer match
o Protective Equipment
o Tuition reimbursement
o Employee Wellness Program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43.26 per hour
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of experience performing Echocardiograms?
License/Certification:
- RDCS or RCS credential (Preferred)
Work Location: In person