Echo Technician - $27-44 per hour
Job Description
RestoraCare Staffing is seeking a Echo Technician for a job in Henderson, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Echo Technician - Discipline:
Allied Health Professional - Duration:
Ongoing - 40 hours per week
- Shift:
8 hours, days - Employment Type:
Staff
Position Duties &
Responsibilities:
Performs echocardiography on adults and pediatric patients in accordance with lab protocols and standard practices. Reviews inpatient requisitions and prioritizes patient list in order of severity of illness, special procedures, special requests and equipment availability; revises patient schedule as new procedures are requested and circumstances change. Performs required quality control checks. Assures the procurement, storage and routing of supplies for room operation. Ensures reusable instruments are maintained and disinfected as required. Reviews patient information and orders at the time of the procedure. Confirms type of exam and appropriate diagnosis; requests clarification of order if necessary; determines interpreting physician. Downloads examination images and data into PACs system; enters findings into PACs system upon completion of exam. Mentors and evaluates ultrasound students as required. Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines. Qualifications - External Job Requirements
Education:
High school graduate or GED equivalency Graduate of CAAHEP approved school of ultrasound or cardiovascular echnology or equivalent experience. Required Skills Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound principles, concepts and methodology sufficient to perform high quality diagnostic studies. Ability to identify which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Ability to tailor the scope of an exam by adding additional image as dictated by pathology. Knowledge of cardiac cross-sectional anatomy and pathophysiology. Knowledge of m-mode, doppler and color flow characteristics. Ability to recognize cardiac structures viewed from various angles. Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation sufficient to identify and eliminate artifact and optimize images. Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot cardiovascular equipment. Certifications/License
Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR certification within one year of hire date. BLS required upon hire - AHA American Heart Association
RestoraCare Staffing Job ID #1721.
About RestoraCare StaffingRestoraCare Staffing, Located in St.Louis Missouri (CST) is a leading
healthcare staffing agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals
to leading healthcare companies and organizations across the nation. We
specialize in connecting clinical and allied healthcare professionals to
rewarding opportunities. We have set a reputation in having some of the best
recruitment practices and responsive team members around. Not only do we
pride ourselves in our timely staffing process we also pride ourselves in having some of the most competitive staff rates in the industry. Connect with
RestoraCare today and get connected with the employer of your dreams!
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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