Travel echo technologist - $2,777 per week | Cape Girardeau, MO

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  • Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

MO: Cape Girardeau Licensed Technical Full Tim Description CV Diagnostics Cape Girardeau, MO Full Time Job Summary The Registered Echocardiograph Technologist (Echo Tech) is a specialized, highly trained and skilled sonographer with a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular disease and anatomy.

The echo tech uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment, to produce images of the heart. Essential Functions Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Prepares patient and equipment for procedure,

positions patient as appropriate for procedure. Obtains a fully executed informed consent and paperwork for procedure. Reports pertinent information to physician/provider Provides pre and post patient/family education.

Explains procedures to patient and addresses patients’ concerns. Discusses with the physician any problems that might result in sub-standard exam or affect patient safety Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses. Utilizes universal precautions on all cases. Performs procedures safely with minimal supervision. Requests assistance when performing unfamiliar procedure, recognizes own limitations.

Identifies and corrects potential hazards and safety measures to prevent injury including patient and occupational related hazards Operates equipment in a safe and proper manner Consistently performs quality Doppler and color Doppler Exams Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to physician and benchmark standards Performs quality trans esophageal echocardiograms according to physician expectations Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.

Ability to start, maintain and discontinue IVs per hospital policy Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment Duties require interaction with different age groups, i.

e. neonate, child, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, and requires recognition that different age groups require specialized attention or care Supervise or train other sonographers or students Works hours as needed and requested by leadership, takes rotating call. Rotation between hospital and office sites Perform other duties as assigned Assumes responsibility for portions of quality assurance program. Pursues ongoing continuing education Any other duties as needed to drive to the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Values of the organization Qualifications Associate's Degree Or Higher preferred Satisfactory completion of an accredited non-invasive cardiovascular program with a focus in echocardiography studies preferred preferred Completion of a recognized course in arrhythmia detection preferred Pediatric cardiovascular experience preferred Registered echocardiograph technologist experience preferred Echocardiograph Technologist Registration within 1 Year required RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred If on the job/cross training, must obtain Echocardiograph Technologist Registration within two years from the start Southeast HEALTH Job ID #20230609-13.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Southeast HEALTH At Southeast HEALTH, the region’s premier healthcare system in Southeast Missouri, our patients receive excellent care of the highest clinical quality, close to home. Within our network are more than 50 care locations, including 3 hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics representing over 52 clinical specialties and extending care for patients in a four-state area.

Southeast Hospital located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a general, full-service, acute care hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient multispecialty care. Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County located in Dexter, Missouri, was established in 1969 and has been under Southeast HEALTH's management since 2013. Southeast Behavioral Hospital, developed in partnership with United Health Services, offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. This 102-bed facility offers a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues.

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