Echo Cardiac Technologist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Cardio-Diagnostic Sonographer to perform, administer, and monitor cardiac sonography and Doppler studies, with focus on pediatric to geriatric patients, under physician instruction.

Requires Basic Life Support, eligibility to sit for ARDMS RDCS or CCI credentials, Indiana ISDH license if applicable, proficiency in EKG interpretation, and at least one year of Echocardiography experience; onsite position with dedication to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required; may require ALS if applicable.
• Eligible to sit for ARDMS RDCS or CCI certifications within one year.
• ISDH license may be required, if applicable.
• Must pass Basic EKG interpretation with >85% initially.
• Minimum of one year of Echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor Cardio-Diagnostic tests with emphasis on echocardiography and Doppler studies.
• Record data, provide preliminary findings to physicians, and ensure timely calculations.
• Position patients and operate equipment with care across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac Doppler

Patient care

Job description

Overview

Special Weekend Option - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday from 7:00am-5:30pm.

Performs, administers & monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with primary emphasis on cardiac sonography and doppler studies. Administers all Cardio-Diagnostic tests. Provides physician with preliminary findings of recorded data through monitoring and performing the necessary calculations, in a timely fashion while demonstrating the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images. Treats patients with care and respect.

• Basic Life Support certification required. May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable.
• Applicant must be eligible to sit for their registry at the time of hire and must successfully pass it within one year from start date through one ofthe following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer, RCS, Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, ACS, or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS.
• May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
• May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.
• Pass written exam for Basic EKG interpretation with score >85% initially and repeat yearly.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Echocardiography, preferred.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

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