Echo Cardiac Technologist - PRN

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana is seeking a PRN Echo Cardiac Technologist. The role focuses on cardiac sonography and Doppler studies, with responsibilities for obtaining diagnostic images and providing preliminary findings to physicians.

The candidate will work with patients from pediatric to geriatric and must maintain patient care excellence. Required BLS certification, registry eligibility within one year (ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS/ACS/RCCS), potential ISDH license, and

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Eligible to sit for registry at hire and must pass within one year with ARDMS: RDCS or CCI: RCS/ACS/RCCS.
• May require Indiana ISDH license, if applicable.
• Must pass Basic EKG interpretation written exam with score >85% and renew yearly.
• Ability to maneuver echocardiography equipment and position patients as needed.
• Minimum one year of Echocardiography experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs, administers and monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with emphasis on cardiac sonography and Doppler studies.
• Provides physician with preliminary findings of recorded data and calculations in a timely manner.
• Operates equipment and positions patients to record requested diagnostic images for pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates compassionate patient care and respect throughout procedures.

Job description

Overview

This is a PRN Echo Cardiac Technologist opportunity at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana.

Schedule

• PRN (as needed)


• Hours will vary based on departmental and patient care needs


• Flexible scheduling opportunities available

Job Duties, Tasks and Qualifications:

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 of the 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.

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