Travel Echo Technician
Alexandria, LA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Type of patients on the unit: Primarily adult echo with occasional pediatric tele-med

REQUIRED Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

BLS required
DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI

Weekend Requirement:
Weekend is rotating every 5th week

On Call Requirement:
On call 1 week every 5th week

Nurse / Patient Ratio:
6-8 echos per day

Summary:

Perform quality diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independent of supervision and responds to the cardiologists input as appropriate. Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned. Promotes teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.
Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.
Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation. Checks weekly for needed supplies.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of of the patient.
Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills
High School Diploma required
Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred

Experience
Two years of experience in cardiology field preferred
Experience with stress testing is preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI

Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:
Full Time

General Comments
Shift: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
Type of patients on the unit: Primarily adult echo with occasional pediatric telemed
Temp to perm is a possibility

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