Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Echo Technologist for a 13-week travel assignment, requiring ARDMS or CCI credentials and experience in 2-D echo, TEE, and stress echocardiography.

Details

• Cardiovascular diagnostic imaging department within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Procedures include 2-D echo with M-Mode, spectral and color flow Doppler, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and stress echocardiography
• Additional cardiovascular diagnostic testing includes EKGs, event monitor applications, cardiac monitor applications, pulmonary function tests, lower extremity Doppler studies, and stress testing
• Day shift schedule

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Vascular/Echocardiography or Allied Health from an accredited institution
• ARDMS registration (or registry eligible) or CCI cardiovascular credentialing required
• ARRT and RVT certifications required
• BLS/BCLS required
• 1–2 years of echocardiography experience preferred
• Must pass position competencies including rhythm recognition
• Active state license required if applicable
• Ability to perform medium-level physical work, exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently

Additional Information

• Responsible for performing and documenting diagnostic ultrasound procedures, recording data in the EMR, and reporting life-threatening results to physicians immediately
• Performs equipment cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories
• Participates in monthly cardiovascular meetings, CQI activities, and Six Sigma quality improvement initiatives
• May supervise and instruct students, and precept new employees
• Expected to uphold HIPAA guidelines in the management of all patient information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required for collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, and families