Echo Cardiac Technologist - PRN

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a PRN Echo Cardiac Technologist at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. The position emphasizes cardiac ultrasound and Doppler studies, with responsibility for patient positioning, data collection, and preliminary results for physician review.

Prior to hire, registry eligibility and licensure requirements must be met. The role requires BLS (and possibly ALS), ongoing competency in echocardiography, and the ability to work with patients across the

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Advanced Life Support certification may be required.
• Eligible to sit for registry at hire and pass within one year via ARDMS: RDCS or CCI: RCS/ACS/RCCS.
• May require ISDH license if applicable.
• Must pass Basic EKG interpretation exam with score >85% and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to maneuver equipment and adjust positions as patient condition requires.
• Minimum of one year of Echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, administers, and monitors cardio-diagnostic tests with emphasis on cardiac sonography and Doppler studies.
• Records data and provides physicians with preliminary findings in a timely manner.
• Position patients correctly and operate equipment to obtain diagnostic images across age groups.

Skills

BLS Certification

ALS Certification

ARDMS/CCI Registry

EKG Interpretation

Echocardiography Experience

Job description

This is a PRN Echo Cardiac Technologist role located at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

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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