Echo Ultrasound Tech - Richmond, VA, United States - Cynet Health

Description

The Echo Tech produces quality images of heart muscle and functions; Sets up ultrasound equipment; records cardiac data and measurements using high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment.

Reports to:
Unit supervisor of contracted medical facility and Cynet Health Director of Nursing.
Prepares patients for examinations by checking equipment and managing inventory of supplies; setting-up ultrasound equipment.
provides assistance to examination table or treadmill.

attaches electrodes to chest and equipment; adjusts equipment controls; Uses ultrasound equipment to examine heart valves, chambers and records images.

Acquires quality Stress Echo images according to Physician standards.

Obtains quality images by positioning and repositioning transducer; adjusts equipment for beam strength and focus; Records examination information by printing graphics and data; Provides data images, analysis for physician to examine and diagnose.

Reports abnormal findings to physician for immediate action.

Associate`s degree in Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of an accredited school for non-invasive cardiovascular training program, with a focus in echocardiography and/or vascular studies.

Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).

We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability
~ Legal Assitance
~ Employee Assistance Program
~ Assist America Travel Assist
~ HSA - pre-tax
~ To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify.