Travel Non-Invasive Cardiology Echo Technologist

Certification Details BLS Job Details Provide high quality ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels for adult patients. Technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing. Perform high quality two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels. Identify EKG abnormalities and/or arrhythmia. Use M-Mode technique for measuring cardiac dimensions. Estimate severity of valvular insufficiencies using color flow doppler. Assess blood flow through the heart including velocities, stenosis, regurgitations, and shunts with pulsed and continuous-wave doppler. Use contrast echocardiography when two-dimensional and color flow are suboptimal. Evaluate left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and document wall motion abnormalities. Recognize congenital heart malformations, acquired pathologies, and outcomes of surgical procedures. Complete studies according to updated protocols and present additional views and measurements as necessary. Use segmental approach to obtain images in four echocardiographic windows: parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal notch. Operate ultrasound equipment and controls affecting data quality. Select appropriate transducer for optimal resolution and penetration. Obtain, review, and document pertinent patient history and clinical data. Correlate clinical history with exam and consult cardiologist for clarification. Monitor, record, charge, and communicate using computerized documentation system. Prepare, instruct, and assist patients for dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms. Assist cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). Communicate results to cardiologist and respond to questions. Maintain monthly correlation studies and statistics. Troubleshoot and report equipment failure. Participate in mobile echo/vascular service regionally. Participate in callback rotation. Assist in functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing. Document procedures correctly. Assess patients' physical ability to perform tests. Interpret and clarify physician's orders. Provide thorough assessments in crisis situations and notify physician when necessary. Display proficiency in recognizing lethal arrhythmias. Complete quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring, and event monitoring. Job Requirements Minimum three (3) years of applicable experience. Knowledge of patient positioning, breathing techniques, and transducer positioning for optimal cardiac visualization. Proficient in recognizing abnormalities in structure and function, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and recognizing imaging artifacts. Knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy. Fluent in English reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking. Basic computer knowledge including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browsing. Proficient with computers and software-driven testing machines and digital archive systems.