Echo Technician - Henderson, United States - RestoraCare Staffing

Description

Job Description

RestoraCare Staffing is seeking a Echo Technician for a job in Henderson, North Carolina.

• Specialty: Echo Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Position Duties & Responsibilities: Performs echocardiography on adults and pediatric patients in accordance with lab protocols and standard practices. Reviews inpatient requisitions and prioritizes patient list in order of severity of illness, special procedures, special requests and equipment availability; revises patient schedule as new procedures are requested and circumstances change. Performs required quality control checks. Assures the procurement, storage and routing of supplies for room operation. Ensures reusable instruments are maintained and disinfected as required. Reviews patient information and orders at the time of the procedure. Confirms type of exam and appropriate diagnosis; requests clarification of order if necessary; determines interpreting physician. Downloads examination images and data into PACs system; enters findings into PACs system upon completion of exam. Mentors and evaluates ultrasound students as required. Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines. Qualifications - External Job Requirements
Education: High school graduate or GED equivalency Graduate of CAAHEP approved school of ultrasound or cardiovascular echnology or equivalent experience. Required Skills Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound principles, concepts and methodology sufficient to perform high quality diagnostic studies. Ability to identify which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Ability to tailor the scope of an exam by adding additional image as dictated by pathology. Knowledge of cardiac cross-sectional anatomy and pathophysiology. Knowledge of m-mode, doppler and color flow characteristics. Ability to recognize cardiac structures viewed from various angles. Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation sufficient to identify and eliminate artifact and optimize images. Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot cardiovascular equipment. Certifications/License
Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR certification within one year of hire date. BLS required upon hire - AHA American Heart Association

RestoraCare Staffing Job ID #1721.

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