Registered Echocardiography Technologist Days Contract $77.42

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System is seeking a skilled echocardiography technologist for on-site duties in Castle Rock, CO. The role involves performing non-invasive cardiac imaging, preparing patients, and ensuring data is ready for physician interpretation.

A hospital background and BLS/credential options are required. Responsibilities include equipment calibration, patient positioning, image acquisition, and thorough documentation to support accurate diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Associate graduate of an accredited echocardiography school [Required]
• 2+ years of hospital experience [Required]
• BLS certification and credential options (RCS/RDCS/RDMS) [Required]

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and related tests as assigned
• Prepare patients and calibrate/prepare equipment per procedure requirements
• Provide images, data and patient information to physicians for diagnostic interpretation
• Monitor patient status during procedures and report changes to staff
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and records

Skills

Non-invasive imaging

Patient preparation & positioning

Imaging data interpretation

Education

Associate degree in echocardiography

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Schedule & Location

Schedule: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 2350 MEADOWS BLVD City: CASTLE ROCK State: Colorado Postal Code: 80109

Job Description

Uses non-invasive procedures to examine heart valves, chambers, and blood vessels to produce echocardiograms (ECGs). Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements and calibrates equipment as required by the institution. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Uses good judgment to determine if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses or if additional imaging procedures are needed. Prepares patients for echocardiography procedures, positions patients as appropriate for prescribed procedures, and assists patients at the completion of procedures. Determines appropriate methodology and techniques, arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning, and selects appropriate imaging devices. Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patients, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening policies and procedures. Performs imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations, including exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation. Recognizes abnormal rhythms and immediately notifies the physician or appropriate clinical staff. Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the procedure and reports patient status changes or emergencies to clinical staff, supervisor, and/or cardiologist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Education

Associate graduate of an accredited echocardiography school [Required]

Field of Study

N/A

Work Experience

2+ experience in a hospital environment [Required]

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required] OR
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) [Required] OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) [Required]

Physical Requirements

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

Pay Range: $15.00 - $130.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Our Mission

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.