Travel Echo Tech

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Seneca
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Weekly pay range - $2,141 to $2,379


Position Summary:

• The Echo Tech produces quality images of heart muscle and functions; Sets up ultrasound equipment; records cardiac data and measurements using high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment.Reports to:
  • Unit supervisor of contracted medical facility.
  • Cynet Health Director of NursingDuties and Responsibilities:
    • Prepares patients for examinations by checking equipment and managing inventory of supplies; reviews patient schedules; checks physician orders for specific examinations; setting-up ultrasound equipment.
    • Explains procedures; answers patient's questions; provides assistance to examination table or treadmill.
    • Prepares patients; positions patient for examination; spreading gels; attaches electrodes to chest and equipment; adjusts equipment controls; verifies wave signals.
    • Uses ultrasound equipment to examine heart valves, chambers and records images
    • Acquires quality Stress Echo images according to Physician standards
    • Obtains quality images by positioning and repositioning transducer; monitors display screen; listens to signals; adjusts equipment for beam strength and focus; detects artifacts that mimic abnormalities; records images.
    • Records examination information by printing graphics and data; calculates measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity; compares measurements to norms.
    • Provides data images, analysis for physician to examine and diagnose.
    • Reports abnormal findings to physician for immediate action.Minimum Job Requirements:
      • Associate`s degree in Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of an accredited school for non-invasive cardiovascular training program, with a focus in echocardiography and/or vascular studies
      • Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or
      • Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
      • Current state certification or state license
      • Minimum one year recent experience
      • Active AHA BLS Certification
        
        Requirements
        
        Required for Onboarding
        • BLS
        • Core Competency

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