Travel Echo Tech - $3,028 per week in Albuquerque, NM

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Echo Tech in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106!

Pay Information

$3,028 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Adult Echo Tech

Profession : Clinical - Allied

Specialty : Cardiovascular Lab

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 10.00

Hours per Shift : 10

Experience : 1-4 years of inpatient / outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience

License : Must have credentials for state licensing (Medical Imaging or Clienttion Therapy)

Certifications : ARDMS / RDCS with one of the following specialties : AE, FE, PE, or one CCI credential : RCS, RCCS. BLS required.

Must-Have :

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a Bachelors program in health science or graduation from an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound preferred

Description :

Floating between departments and / or local locations within 20 miles is required.

Performs all cardiac ultrasound (echocardiograms).

Produces images of the heart to show hemodynamics and function via cardiac ultrasound.

Ensures patient safety through the use of procedure protocols and policies.

Continues to develop skills and techniques as a beginner sonographer.

Further develops technical skills and learns different procedures.

Performs all routine echocardiograms independently for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease (inpatient or outpatient).

Learns to perform Stress echocardiogram and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms with a mentor.

Requires knowledge of cardiac anatomy, pathophysiology, and principles of ultrasound.

Applies independent judgment during the exam to determine the need for any additional imaging enhancement or bubble study.

Demonstrates basic clinical knowledge and judgment to manage the patient during the exam.

Continues to develop critical thinking skills with the ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve problems to ensure completion of performed exams.

Accurately completes charges for all exams performed in the EHR system as well as initiates and assigns the preliminary report in PACS.

Submits required studies for IAC case review, working with a mentor on case requirements.

Keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops, and publications.

Available for call on a monthly rotational basis.

Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection disease and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.

Assists in machine malfunctions by calling service and alerting lead techs.

Maintains and documents communications with physician and nursing units regarding test results.

Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand.

Functions as a team member to organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete daily work requirements.

Consults with and keeps lead techs informed of activities, needs, and problems in assigned areas.

Maintains requirements for departmental and specialty area competencies.

Participates in and endorses established policies and procedures and guest relations programs.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the practice of echocardiography.

Performs other duties and functions as required.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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