Echocardiographic Technician - Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health • Marysville, CA

12h

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has
been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised
of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive
cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout
Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is
complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and
Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Performs ultrasound technical duties for imaging heart muscle and functions.
Creates images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves and vessels for the
purpose of assessing heart functions and diagnoses. Collaborates closely with
cardiologists, performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating
findings and reporting them to cardiologists.

Requirements

• Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, with a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
• Echocardiography (ECG) certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements. Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, verifying wave signals and recording images.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques. Provides patient care, which includes preparing patients for sonographic imaging and providing instructions. Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
• Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, reviews patient schedules, sets up recording equipment and enters patient information into appropriate systems.
• Maintains job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees