Echo Tech
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

Echo Tech

Overview

• Travel assignment in Alexandria, Louisiana
• Full-time
• Start: ASAP
• Temp to perm is a possibility

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Shift: 8AM-4:30PM
• Weekend rotation every 5th week
• On call 1 week every 5th week

Unit / Patient Mix

• Primarily adult echo with occasional pediatric telemed
• Average 6-8 echos per day

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an Echo Technologist
• Echo Technologist experience within the last year
• Educational training in non-invasive cardiology areas
• One of the following certifications:

  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
  • Registered Vascular Sonographer
  • CCI
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic arrhythmia training
• Advanced arrhythmia training

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler, and color flow mapping for outpatients and inpatients of all ages
• Assist with Transesophageal Echocardiograms
• Perform stress echocardiograms in all modalities
• Perform and transmit pediatric echocardiograms
• Participate in call rotation for 24/7 echocardiography coverage
• Complete documentation and charges for services provided
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient test results and pertinent patient information
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including functioning as Cardiovascular Tech when necessary
• Maintain infection control procedures
• Perform clerical tasks, including answering phones, using office equipment, and retrieving reports from Meditech
• Complete preliminary echo reports in the Merge or other reporting system
• Participate in continuing education as required

Additional Details

• Scrub color is galaxy blue or royal blue