Echocardiography Technologist
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
$1,944-2,460/weekTNAA TotalMed Allied will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Echo Tech
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Shift: Full-time, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
Patient Population: Primarily adult echocardiography patients with occasional pediatric telemetry patients
Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekend every 5th week
On-Call Requirement: On call 1 week every 5th week
Patient Volume: 6-8 echocardiograms per day
Job Summary
Perform quality diagnostic echocardiography procedures independently, responding appropriately to cardiologists' input. Support team initiatives and align behavior and communication with organizational values and culture.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine echocardiograms to evaluate heart defects or disease
- Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms
- Perform stress echocardiograms to assess coronary artery disease
- Notify physicians daily for exam interpretation
- Monitor and check supplies weekly
- Provide patient care adapted to age-specific and developmental needs
- Adhere to core organizational values
- Perform other assigned duties
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an Echo Technologist
- Echo Technologist experience within the last year
- High School Diploma
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Certification as DCS, RCS, or RDMS through ARDMS or CCI
Additional Information
- Temp-to-perm opportunity may be available
Facility
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
- 301 beds
About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Echo Technologist in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
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