ultrasound_technologist – Adult Echocardiography

Specialty: Adult Echocardiography
Facility: Altru Hospital – Devils Lake – 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND
State License: ND
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Shift: AM 5 × 8 hr shifts × 40 hrs/week8 hrs per shift
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Description: Specialty: Heart & Vascular Services Echocardiographer TechnologistFacility: Altru Hospital – Devils LakeState License: NDCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: AM 5 × 8 hr shifts × 40 hrs/week8 hrs per shiftGuaranteed Hours: Description: Echocardiographer – Echo Technologist at Altru Hospital – Devils Lake (Devils Lake, ND)Echo Tech/Cardiac SonographerCurrent ND license required Schedule: 5x8s at Devils Lake. 4x10s if floating between Devils Lake and Grand Forks locations. Will discuss with manager at interview. Required certs: North Dakota sonographer license, ARDMS/CCI, BLS 13 week contract Rate $115Job Description SummaryThe Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the physician.Job Description Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the cardiologist. Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance. Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and cardiologist s preference. Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.e., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure that proper exams are performed. Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certifications Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Prior to Start | HR Primary Sources CCI is also acceptable Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System Notes: ND license required RatePlan:Nurse and Allied_Travel_Regular 40GWW