MLK Community Healthcare
Echo-Cardio Technician Per Diem Variable Shifts
MLK Community Healthcare, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Echo-Cardio Technician Per Diem Variable Shifts
MLK Community Healthcare
Pay Range $45.00/yr - $45.00/yr
Apply by sending resume to
Marismartinez@mlkch.org
Position Summary Performs a range of highly specialized cardiac ultrasound investigations, utilizing a range of advanced techniques including pulsed and continuous wave Doppler, color flow mapping and tissue Doppler imaging.
Produces tracings of heart electrical activity by setting up electrocardiography (ECG) equipment; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; operating and adjusting equipment; recording cardiac data and measurements; protecting and helping patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs adult transthoracic, 2D-M mode Color flow Doppler echocardiograms, Pharmacological and Nuclear Stress Testing and Stress echocardiograms. Assists with transoesophageal (TEE) echocardiograms. Performs standard and complex measurements and techniques of quantification to an accurate and reproducible level; independently issues preliminary clinically-diagnostic findings. Prepares for examinations by checking Physician orders, reviewing patient schedules, setting up recording equipment, entering patient information into system. Reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures and answering questions. Positions and applies electrodes and/or conductive gel as appropriate. Connects leads from electrocardiograph, Echo or Stress equipment to electrodes on specified body areas. Reviews patient’s record and instructs patients prior to procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings. Identifies and corrects for wandering, interference and artifact. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. Maintains ECG, Echocardiography and Stress equipment and supplies.
Position Requirements Education: High School diploma or GED. Completion of program related to sonography with emphasis on echocardiography or equivalent on-the-job training. Minimum 2 years experience in performing Echocardiograms; candidates with less than two years will be considered with AS Degree and at least 6 months experience. Credentialed with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). Special Skills/Knowledge: Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish); Current Basic Life Support (BLS); Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card upon hire or within 90 days; Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills; Basic organizational and computer skills; Demonstrated teamwork; Education and training related to areas of responsibility; Principles of patient/family teaching.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Pay Range $45.00/yr - $45.00/yr
Apply by sending resume to
Marismartinez@mlkch.org
Position Summary Performs a range of highly specialized cardiac ultrasound investigations, utilizing a range of advanced techniques including pulsed and continuous wave Doppler, color flow mapping and tissue Doppler imaging.
Produces tracings of heart electrical activity by setting up electrocardiography (ECG) equipment; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; operating and adjusting equipment; recording cardiac data and measurements; protecting and helping patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs adult transthoracic, 2D-M mode Color flow Doppler echocardiograms, Pharmacological and Nuclear Stress Testing and Stress echocardiograms. Assists with transoesophageal (TEE) echocardiograms. Performs standard and complex measurements and techniques of quantification to an accurate and reproducible level; independently issues preliminary clinically-diagnostic findings. Prepares for examinations by checking Physician orders, reviewing patient schedules, setting up recording equipment, entering patient information into system. Reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures and answering questions. Positions and applies electrodes and/or conductive gel as appropriate. Connects leads from electrocardiograph, Echo or Stress equipment to electrodes on specified body areas. Reviews patient’s record and instructs patients prior to procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings. Identifies and corrects for wandering, interference and artifact. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. Maintains ECG, Echocardiography and Stress equipment and supplies.
Position Requirements Education: High School diploma or GED. Completion of program related to sonography with emphasis on echocardiography or equivalent on-the-job training. Minimum 2 years experience in performing Echocardiograms; candidates with less than two years will be considered with AS Degree and at least 6 months experience. Credentialed with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). Special Skills/Knowledge: Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish); Current Basic Life Support (BLS); Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card upon hire or within 90 days; Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills; Basic organizational and computer skills; Demonstrated teamwork; Education and training related to areas of responsibility; Principles of patient/family teaching.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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