Radiology - Echo Tech

Cynet Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Echocardiographic Technician for a 13-week assignment in California. The role focuses on performing echocardiography studies, assisting cardiologists, and delivering high-quality cardiac imaging.

The Echo Tech will operate ultrasound equipment, ensure patient safety, document measurements, and maintain strict confidentiality of patient data. A RDCS certification or equivalent and BLS/CPR are required to perform duties reliably.

Qualifications

• RDCS certification from ARDMS or CCI.
• CPR or BLS certification from approved vendor.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound imaging of the heart and assesses cardiac function.
• Creates images of the heart, chambers, valves, and vessels for diagnostic purposes.
• Collaborates with cardiologists, performing the technical exams and reporting findings.
• Maintains equipment, records patient data, and ensures patient comfort during exams.

Education

RDCS certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Radiology - Echo Tech

Profession: Echocardiographic Technician

Specialty: Echocardiographic Technician

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Evening Shift

Hours per Shift: Guaranteed Hours not specified

Experience: Minimum Years of Experience not specified

License: Required

Certifications:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor

Must-Have:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Description: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.Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to the patient's chest and equipment, and documents cardiac data and measurements.Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to the 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.