Echocardiography Technologist

Washington Health Medical Group•Fremont, CA

1d•$75 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

role and responsibilities Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images. Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms. Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches. Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations. Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements. essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED required.
Echocardiography Technologist-Technician Skills and Qualifications
Certified through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Health promotion and maintenance
Self-starting multitasker who easily adapts to rapid change
Compassionate, professional communicator with good bedside manner and high degree of emotional control
BLS/CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Communication proficiency
Ethical Conduct
Flexibility
Initiative
Time Management

Responsibilities

Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images.
Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms.
Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches.
Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements.