Echo Technologist- FT

Sherman Medical Center; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospital in Texas is looking for an Echo Tech to perform transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms. This PRN position requires a graduate from an accredited cardiovascular program and RDCS or CCI certification. You'll play a key role in supporting physicians and maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be RDCS or CCI Registered.
• Six (6) months experience required including 2-D, Stress-Dobutamine.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs and interprets echocardiograms.
• Assists in exercise/nuclear scanning tests under physician supervision.
• Maintains and repairs equipment, ensuring a clean working environment.

Skills

Echocardiogram interpretation

Communication with physicians

QA/QI procedure definition

Education

Graduate of an accredited two (2) year Cardiovascular / Echo program

BLS certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Echo Tech will perform transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms as well as participate in the sonography portion of a dobutamine stress echo. PRN position.

Education, Experience, Training

• Graduate of an accredited two (2) year Cardiovascular / Echo program.
• Must be RDCS or CCI Registered.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Six (6) months experience required including 2-D, Stress-Dobutamine, Tee’s preferred.
  
  

Essential Functions

Performs and interpret echocardiograms.

Performs exercise/nuclear scanning test under physician supervision.

Makes judgments regarding communication with physicians.

Maintain equipment in good repair.

Maintain inventory as necessary.

Assist in defining/implement QA/QI for department.

Maintains a clean/safe/neat working environment.

Maintains log book.

Keeps section clean/orderly/maintain safe environment.

Ensures physician dictates are routed to medical records.

Assists with charge and order entry.

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