Echocardiogram Techs Days Contract $$77.70/hr.

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Company: AdventHealth

Location: Castle Rock, CO 80104

Description:

Echocardiogram Techs Contract StaffFlex, Castle Rock

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Flexible contract assignments available
Echocardiogram Techs directly with AdventHealth, no 3 rd party agency involved.
We will assist to extend you at the same facility or find another assignment within our system.
Easily convert over to permanent staff member if interested.
Competitive Premium Pay Rate.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: 7am- 5:30pm

Shift : Days

On call: Call after hours only; low call-back rate

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Castle Rock

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Echo Tech uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment, to produce images of the heart. These procedures require specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to a specified patient population. May work in a hospital, clinical, or research environment. Echo Techs may specialize in Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography or Fetal Echocardiography.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Use of non-invasive procedures to examine heart valves, chambers and blood vessels to produce images known as echocardiograms (ECGs).
Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography.
Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients' concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure.

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited Echocardiography school
  • Must be ARDMS/RDCS certified or RCS through CCI certified
  • Two years of experience in a hospital environment
  • Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) upon hire
  • Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • RDMS, RDCS or RCS Certification

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