Cardiac Ultrasound Technician
Summary
Title: | Cardiac Ultrasound Technician |
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ID: | 1341 |
Department: | Radiology |
Shift of Position : | Days |
FT,PT,PD: | Per Diem |
Salary Range: | $35.00 - $45.00 |
Job Type: | Non-exempt (hourly) |
Description
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a per diem Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services. Your expertise in Echocardiography will directly contribute to patient care, working collaboratively with cardiologists and medical staff to ensure precise and effective cardiac assessments. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment.
Job Purpose
River Hospital Cardiac Ultrasound Technicians are responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures. They will also explain procedures to patients, help the physicians interpret the data from the images and determines which images should be saved or should be discarded. Echo technicians may also be responsible for ensuring that records are kept properly.
Qualifications
Physical requirements
Prolonged standing and waling up to 75-80% of the day. Frequent lifting, puling, pushing of equipment and patients. Ability to life portable equipment up to 50 pounds
Working Conditions
Environmentally controlled medical office environment.
Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask.
Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public.
Job Purpose
River Hospital Cardiac Ultrasound Technicians are responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures. They will also explain procedures to patients, help the physicians interpret the data from the images and determines which images should be saved or should be discarded. Echo technicians may also be responsible for ensuring that records are kept properly.
Qualifications
- Associates degree in Allied Health or 2 year equivalent (equal or related)
- BS or BA preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience required
- Certification: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Must maintain continuing education credits as outlined by certification
Physical requirements
Prolonged standing and waling up to 75-80% of the day. Frequent lifting, puling, pushing of equipment and patients. Ability to life portable equipment up to 50 pounds
Working Conditions
Environmentally controlled medical office environment.
Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask.
Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public.
If you have questions regarding this position please reach out to Tasha Dwyer, Tdwyer@riverhospital.org or call/text 315-486-0510 to speak to her directly.
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