Position:
· Role: Echo Technologist
· Job Location: Gainesville, GA
· Shift: 4*10 Day Shift
· Job Duration: 13+ Weeks [With potential to convert into FTE]
Responsibilities:
· Conducting electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic equipment.
· Ensuring cardiology patients are comfortable by answering any questions they have about the tests.
· Recording the results of cardiological tests and consulting with the physician on duty to schedule any follow-up tests.
· Assisting physicians during non-evasive cardiological procedures by monitoring the patients' heart rates and alerting the physicians to any readings outside normal ranges.
· Maintaining cardiological equipment and supplies with daily cleanings and adjustments.
· Recording supply inventory levels and restocking the supply storeroom accordingly.
· Troubleshooting problems with cardiological equipment and reporting any malfunctions to superiors.
· Staying up-to-date with cardiological developments by attending conferences and participating in research projects.
Requirements: (Bullet/ Certifications/work experience)
· Vascular Sonographer or Vascular Technologist (no Echo)
· Must have current registry through ARDMS or CCI and BLS
· Must have a minimum of two years’ experience and competency in these exams
· Upper/Lower Hemos/fistuals, Mesenteric Studies, Renal Duplex, Portal Duplex, PVRs, TIPS, Venus REFLUX, Upper/Lower Vein Mapping, Upper/Lower Arterial and Venous studies, Carotid Duplex, Aorta w/ Endograft, and all bypass grafts.
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Benefits:
· Non-taxable pay package for candidates more than 50 miles from facility.
· Sign on and Contract completion bonus for right candidate.