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Echo Tech (ARDMS-RDCS, CCI-RCS) - Yuma, Arizona

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Specialty: Echo Tech (ARDMS-RDCS, CCI-RCS)
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 4x10 hour shifts
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements: Up to 2 of the 3 winter/summer holidays
Call Requirement: 5 PM - 7 PM call if pediatric experience; no call if no pediatric experience
Orientation: 1 day New Employee Orientation, 2 days floor orientation

Experience & Certifications

Required Specialty Experience: 2 years (higher value confirmed)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)
Certifications Required:
- ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
- Specialty Certifications: ARDMS-RDCS, CCI-RCS
- BLS (Basic Life Support)

Department & Work Environment

Department: Echocardiography
Number of Scanners/Rooms: 5 (Phillips EPIC CVX)
Common Imaging Types:
- ECHO-3D
- Pediatric echo preferred but not required
- NICU preferred but not required
- Inpatient and outpatient studies
- CVOR special procedures (Watchman, TAVR, TEE)
Average Studies per Day: 8-10 outpatient; as needed inpatient
EMR/PACS Systems: EPIC, Phillips Intellispace Cardiovascular
Supervision: Charge Echo Tech on each shift
Radiology Assistants (RRAs): Not used
Cardiology Support: In-house real-time stat reads; Phoenix Children’s for pediatric stat reads
IV Starts: RN starts IVs for bubble test and assists with Definity test
Floating: No floating or coverage of other areas

Additional Notes

Start dates are not flexible
Radius rule: 100 miles
Scrub color: Hunter Green

Facility

Yuma Regional Medical Center

3.7rating(43 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Yuma Regional Medical Center

3.0rating

Pros

Helpful PCA’s, cost of living

Cons

Not much to do in the area, ratios 1:5 on PCU with intensivist patients, staff are not on the rotation of floating

Derek E

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Aug '25

Review of Yuma Regional Medical Center on Nov 21, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
406 beds

ADDRESS2400 South Avenue AYuma, AZ 85364

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About Yuma, AZ

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Cost of Living

Yuma's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs: 107°F, average lows: 74°F.
Winter average highs: 69°F, average lows: 46°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Yuma, especially during the off-peak season.
There are options for furnished apartments and houses.

Transportation

Yuma is car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.

Demographics

Yuma has a diverse population with a mix of cultures.
The age range is varied, with a significant senior population.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
Yuma has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Yuma offers a variety of activities, including a wide range of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, art galleries, and shops in the historic downtown area.
There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as visiting parks, river beach, and fishing docks, as well as participating in festivals throughout the year.

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