Travel Echo / Cardiovascular Technologist

Travel Echo / Cardiovascular TechnologistFairfax, VirginiaGet all the details (no obligation).OverviewGet StartedTotalMed OffersSick Leave Accrual in All 50 StatesMental Health SupportHealth Benefits Available on Day One401(k) AvailableExpert Support on All Aspects of Your AssignmentContinuing EducationYour Way Is PaidDrug ScreensCredentialsLicensureHealth/Medical Compliance ItemsTravel reimbursement available up to $1000Start a ConversationTotalMed OffersSick Leave Accrual in All 50 StatesMental Health SupportHealth Benefits Available on Day One401(k) AvailableExpert Support on All Aspects of Your AssignmentContinuing EducationYour Way Is PaidDrug ScreensCredentialsLicensureHealth/Medical Compliance ItemsTravel reimbursement available up to $1000Start a ConversationDescriptionWe are looking for an Echocardiogram Technologist (Echo Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Fairfax, VA. The right Echo Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.As an Echo Tech, you will be responsible for the use of the cardiac ultrasound machine and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. Echo Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing echocardiograms.TasksAs an Echo Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:Educate patients and/or patient's family regarding procedures performedDemonstrate competence in performance of echocardiographic studiesConsistently perform quality Doppler and color Doppler ExamsAcquire quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to Physician and benchmark standardsPerform quality Trans esophageal echocardiograms according to physician expectationsDemonstrate an understanding of cardiac disease processes and acquired imagesReport findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretationPerform all related processing required for each completed studyMaintain equipment including cleaning and disinfecting according to department procedure and identifying problems with equipment and reporting appropriatelyMaintain accurate patient recordsUnderstand and use the McKesson PACS systemRequirementsMust have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARDMS-RDCS or CCI-RS National Certification and state-specific licensing when required.Echo Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Echo Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.Requirements*: BLS, ARDMS, 3 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. TotalMed Staffing