What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Echo Tech
Location: Luling, LA, 70070
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift, 8 Hours
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Days per Week: 5, Hours per Week: 40, Hours per Day: 8
Weekends Required: As needed
On-Call Required: No
Job Summary:
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Provides individualized direct patient care by performing a variety of sonographic procedures, including electrocardiograms, stress tests, 2D/M-Mode echocardiograms, Doppler and Color Flow imaging, Exercise Stress Echo, and Dobutamine Stress Echo.
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Compiles patient history and diagnostic data, presents preliminary sonographic findings, and collaborates with physicians.
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Ensures high-quality patient care and maintains positive working relationships with the healthcare team.
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Performs procedures safely, documents appropriately, prepares work areas, and supports patient education.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
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Minimum 1 year of cardiac ultrasound experience.
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General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and hemodynamics.
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Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion per national criteria.
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Ability to assist physicians with procedures requiring ultrasound guidance.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Proficiency with computers and web-based applications.
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Ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain strict confidentiality.
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Flexibility with shifts, including possible nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts.
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Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Education Requirements:
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
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Active RDCS registry through ARDMS, or RCS credential.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.