Echocardiography Tech

K.A. Recruiting; Forestdale (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay and benefits

Permanent, full-time position

Job summary

K.A. Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a permanent, full-time Cardiac Sonographer in Forestdale, AL. Under supervision, you will perform echocardiography studies including TTE, TEE, stress and contrast exams, with opportunities to interpret results preliminarily.

Qualified candidates are ARDMS/CCI registered or eligible, with BLS, and ready to contribute to a growing cardiovascular imaging team in a community hospital setting. Apply now or contact for more details.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with ARDMS or CCI or eligible within 6 months of hire
• Experience performing trans-thoracic contrast echocardiograms
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform routine echocardiography examinations and provide preliminary interpretations
• Conduct trans-thoracic, trans-esophageal, stress and contrast echocardiograms
• Assist with intravenous line placement and IV medication administration where feasible
• Maintain attention to detail and comply with established policies and procedures

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac ultrasound

EKG interpretation

IV access

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate of approved Echocardiography non-invasive cardiovascular tech program

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS or CCI)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

IV setup

Job description

Under direct and indirect supervision, according to established policies and procedures, performs routine echocardiography examinations and performs and provides preliminary interpretation of studies performed. Examinations performed may include, but are not limited to, trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, stress and contrast echocardiograms (utilizing commercially prepared contrast agents). Receives training and instruction in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound procedures in which skills cannot be demonstrated and documented.

Education:

Graduate of an approved program of echocardiography non-invasive cardiovascular technology or equivalent education and training.

Experience:

Must have experience as required for registry in echocardiography by either the American registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skill in the performance of trans-thoracic contrast echocardiograms. Experience in placing intravenous lines and administration of IV medications is desirable. Experience in EKG interpretation and cardiac and vascular stress testing is preferred.

If New Graduate must get registry within 1 year of hire.

Licenses/Certificates:

Registered as a Cardiac Sonographer by either American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiac Credentialing International.

New Graduate must be registered within 6 months of hire. Must obtain by 1/31/2022

BLS certification required

Working Conditions:

Under certain conditions, may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids or potentially infective materials. Requires constant hearing, speaking, vision and repetitive hand movement. Requires attention to detail despite frequent interruptions.

This is a permanent, full-time position with great pay and benefits.

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