Echo Tech - PRN

Responsibilities
Echovascular Sonographer (Echo Tech) - PRN
An Echo Tech is responsible for performing non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound studies to include echo, stress echo, and vascular testing. Communicates preliminary results to the patient when authorized by the physician.
Job Duties:

• Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data.
• Identifies patient's requirements relative to their age specific needs. Explains test procedure to patient and family members present.
• Performs cardiac imaging procedures listed below according to established protocols:
  • pulsed, continuous wave, 2D echocardiography
  • exercise echocardiography
  • pharmacological exercise echocardiography
• Performs vascular imaging procedures listed below according to established protocols:
  • carotids
  • upper and lower venous Doppler
  • upper and lower arterial Doppler
  • segmental pressures upper and lower
  • visceral doppler
• Assist with VNUS and/or Laser and Phlebectomy procedures.
• Assess patient, their need and ability to tolerate procedure.
• Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal views.
• Takes appropriate actions during patient emergency situations and insures patient safety at all times.
• Provides technical assistance to physician as required. Prepares echo/vascular report for interpreting physician making all necessary calculations and notations.
• Checks and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on echocardiography/vascular equipment.
• Coordinates the clinical activities on a designated shift, as required.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient's medical record following completion of any service.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and procedure modalities as performed on patient's of varying ages.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.
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Qualifications

• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent formal training if certified. College level courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred.
• 2-4 years of work experience preferred.
• RDCS or RCS registry eligible; RVT or RVS registry eligible; Must obtain registry within one year of hire.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

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