Echo Tech Per Diem

Desert Care Network- Multi-Specialty office

Performs and monitors echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) procedures. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.

• Performs Echocardiograms using a departmental protocol for obtaining images
• Assists with TEE’s and stress testing, providing images that support the physician’s ability to diagnose patients appropriately
• Identifies problems & implements appropriate interventions, including reporting critical values
• Sets priorities for completion of studies based on acuity, patient preference and/or the coordination of care with nursing and other ancillary services
• Provides EKG and Holter Services when Echo workload permits. 
• Obtains EKGs that reflect appropriate lead placement, minimal artifact, and correct patient information. 
• Set’s up and scans Holter Monitors, providing tracings that support the physician’s ability to diagnose patients appropriately.

Education:

Required: Graduate of accredited CAAHEP or diagnostic medical sonography school, or at least 6 months of clinical experience.

Experience:

• Required: 6 months in clinical setting.
• Preferred: 2 years.

Certifications:

Required: Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) – Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). Licensing: Current state certification, licensure or license eligible in states where applicable. Current CPR certification. 
 

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.  

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