Echo Cardiac Technologist - PRN

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Echo Cardiac Technologist performs, administers, and monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with a primary emphasis on cardiac sonography and doppler studies. This role involves administering all Cardio-Diagnostic tests and providing physicians with preliminary findings of recorded data through monitoring and performing necessary calculations. The technologist must demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric, follow physician's instructions, prepare and operate equipment, and position patients correctly to record diagnostic images. The role also emphasizes treating patients with care and respect.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Applicant must be eligible to sit for their registry at the time of hire and must successfully pass it within one year from start date through one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer, RCS, Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, ACS, or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS.
• Pass written exam for Basic EKG interpretation with score >85% initially and repeat yearly.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.

Nice To Haves

• May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable.
• May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
• May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Echocardiography, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, administers & monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with primary emphasis on cardiac sonography and doppler studies.
• Administers all Cardio-Diagnostic tests.
• Provides physician with preliminary findings of recorded data through monitoring and performing the necessary calculations.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric.
• Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images.
• Treats patients with care and respect.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed