Travel Echo Technician
Brooklyn, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs

Job Summary

The Echocardiographer is responsible for acquiring and interpreting m-mode, 2-D, pulse and continuous Doppler, color Doppler echocardiograms, contrast echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms. Responsibilities include completing echo worksheets, performing necessary calculations, and providing care for adult and geriatric patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain high professional ethics and conduct.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment.
• Perform diagnostic duties and patient care functions.
• Conduct assessments on adult and geriatric patients, considering their physiological and anatomical needs.
• Meet standards of care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure their understanding.
• Assist cardiologists during procedures.
• Document exams in patient medical records.
• Clean and maintain equipment and ensure rooms are stocked with supplies.
• Assist in training students and fellows, including evaluations.
• Participate in mandatory continuing education to maintain registry status.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds routinely.
• Engage in physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Assist with patient lifting, ambulation, and transfers.
• Possess verbal and written English communication skills for patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor of Science preferred.
• Current registry status required.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Echocardiographer preferred.