Echo Tech - Temple, United States - Orion Solutions LLC

Orion Solutions LLC
Orion Solutions LLC
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Temple, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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JOB SUMMARY:


The Cardiac Sonographer 1 performs basic to intermediate cardiac ultrasound services and procedures for adult patients such as transthoracic, transesophageal and stress, used to diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities.

General duties include preparing equipment, prepping patients and explaining procedures, reviewing the images, report findings, examining patient clinical history in order to identify the purpose of the examination, framing the clinical question that the examination is intended to answer, and expanding the examination as necessary to answer the clinical questions.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE


Performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques, and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality results.

Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities and extends the scope of the examination appropriately, deviating from standard techniques when necessary and correlating invasive and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic test results with cardiac anatomy and function.

May assist physicians in the procedure rooms and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.

Assists in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.

Prepare patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from the patient including cardiac related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adjust the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram.

Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.

Acts as a resource to other staff, physicians and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures and studies to optimize patient care.

Works closely with cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure quality processes and protocols are adhered to, and assists with IAC accreditation activities as delegated.

Implements protocols as new technology evolves, and ensures system echocardiography standards are implemented and adhered to.


KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

BENEFITS:
Our competitive benefits package includes the following

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.


Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Must have one of the following within 6 months of hire/transfer.


Pay:
$52, $63,329.55 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Cardiology

Schedule:

  • Morning shift

Experience:

- echo tech: 3 years (required)

  • Cardiovascular: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (required)
  • RCS (required)
  • RDCS (required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Temple, TX required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Temple, TX 76501: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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