Travel Echo Tech

Position Summary:
The Echo Tech produces quality images of heart muscle and functions; Sets up ultrasound equipment; records cardiac data and measurements using high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment.
Reports to:
Unit supervisor of contracted medical facility.
Cynet Health Director of Nursing
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares patients for examinations by checking equipment and managing inventory of supplies; reviews patient schedules; checks physician orders for specific examinations; setting-up ultrasound equipment.
Explains procedures; answers patient’s questions; provides assistance to examination table or treadmill.
Prepares patients; positions patient for examination; spreading gels; attaches electrodes to chest and equipment; adjusts equipment controls; verifies wave signals.
Uses ultrasound equipment to examine heart valves, chambers and records images
Acquires quality Stress Echo images according to Physician standards
Obtains quality images by positioning and repositioning transducer; monitors display screen; listens to signals; adjusts equipment for beam strength and focus; detects artifacts that mimic abnormalities; records images.
Records examination information by printing graphics and data; calculates measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity; compares measurements to norms.
Provides data images, analysis for physician to examine and diagnose.
Reports abnormal findings to physician for immediate action.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Associate`s degree in Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of an accredited school for non-invasive cardiovascular training program, with a focus in echocardiography and/or vascular studies
Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) – Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
Current state certification or state license
Minimum one year recent experience
Active AHA BLS Certification

Requirements

Required for Onboarding BLS
Core Competency