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Certified Echocardiogram Technician

Prime Healthcare

Kansas, KS | Full Time

$74k-92k (estimate)

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Certified Echocardiogram Technician

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Prime Healthcare is Hiring a Certified Echocardiogram Technician Near Kansas, KS

We are seeking a Certified Echocardiogram Technician, internally referred to as our Echo Tech (Certified) at Providence Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. As an echocardiogram technician, alternatively referred to as an echocardiographer or cardiac sonographer, your role will involve conducting echocardiograms, which are ultrasound scans of patients' hearts.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 9hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

utilize ultrasound machinery to generate images of the heart's chambers, valves, and blood vessels, positioning the ultrasound probe on the patient's chest and adjusting its placement to capture various perspectives of the heart
assess the dimensions, configuration, and motion of the heart's chambers and valves, analyze blood circulation patterns, and identify irregularities such as valve malfunctions, cardiac muscle impairment, or congenital heart anomalies
prepare patients for the procedure, explaining the process and ensuring their comfort, you may need to communicate with patients to adjust positioning or provide instructions for breathing techniques
responsible for maintaining and calibrating ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal image quality, including quality control checks to verify the accuracy of images and equipment functionality
document findings and observations accurately in patient records, you may assist cardiologists or physicians in interpreting results and preparing diagnostic reports
maintain certifications in your field, participate in continuing education and stay updated on advancements in echocardiography techniques and technology
ensure you meet the maintenance requirements for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certifications
follow established protocols and policies established by your department, Human Resources or any department in which guidelines must be met
other duties and responsibilities maybe assigned depending on department need and growth

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

completion of Echocardiogram program within 90 days of hire or equivalent training
current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
able to assist physician with TEE testing
effective July 1, 2017 ARDMS or CCI required within 90 days of hire

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

proficient computer skills

It will be great if you also happen to have these qualifications but not required:

previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages
hospital experience in the Cardiology field

As we all know, compensation isn’t just the salary. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options, eligible the 1st of the month following or coinciding with 2 months of service
Accrued paid vacation and sick time
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
7 paid holidays
Employer 401K Match
Secondary insurance options (MERP program)
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) if needed
Tuition reimbursement options after 1 year
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits

Full job description located at: https://careers-primehealthcare.icims.com/jobs/159144/certified-echocardiogram-technician/job

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Hospital

SALARY

$74k-92k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/20/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/19/2024

WEBSITE

primehealthcare.com

HEADQUARTERS

NATIONAL CITY, CA

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

2001

TYPE

NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association

REVENUE

$500M - $1B

INDUSTRY

Hospital

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About Prime Healthcare

Prime Healthcare is a California-based operator of 46 acute care hospitals that provides diabetes, joint replacement, pelvic health, rehabilitation and related services.