Echocardiographic Technician - Per diem, Dayshift

Nwregionalheart; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lodi, CA is seeking an Echocardiographic Technician to perform ultrasound technical duties related to cardiac imaging. The role involves preparing patients, conducting echocardiograms, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and be certified as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS). The position is per diem on a day shift, requiring excellent patient care and communication skills, along with CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred.
• Current or eligible for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification: Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required.

Responsibilities

• Set up ultrasound equipment and document cardiac data.
• Perform echocardiography on treadmill patients.
• Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities.

Skills

Ultrasound technical duties

Patient care

Echocardiography techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Echocardiographic Technician - Per diem, Dayshift

Lodi, CA, United States

Job Summary

Performs ultrasound technical duties for imaging heart muscle and functions. Creates images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves and vessels for the purpose of assessing heart functions and diagnoses. Collaborates closely with cardiologists, performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings and reporting them to cardiologists.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current or eligible for a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Required
• Echocardiography (ECG) certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) or HS-BLS or RQIBLS certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS or HS-BLS or RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions

• Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements. Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, verifying wave signals and recording images.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques. Provides patient care, which includes preparing patients for sonographic imaging and providing instructions. Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
• Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, reviews patient schedules, sets up recording equipment and enters patient information into appropriate systems.
• Maintains job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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