Echo Technologist, Per Diem
About the role
Demonstrates technical expertise in 2-dimensional echocardiography. All structures are adequately defined and measured and/or demonstrates technical expertise in cerebrovascular ultrasound. Possesses a working knowledge of anatomy and demonstrates significant pathology by utilizing recommended and stated views as related to procedure. Distinguishes normal and abnormal anatomy on scans. Appropriately determines when all anatomy is adequately demonstrated and recorded before terminating an exam. Performs Doppler exam and understands blood flow patterns by Doppler spectrum analysis. Performs the Doppler scan by using pulse, continuous, and independent probes, recognizing normal and abnormal flow patterns. Demonstrates technical expertise in performing color flow scans. Produces real-time images of optimal quality. Understands and is able to delineate color flow patterns. Assists the physician in obtaining real time images, demonstrating all structures and recording diagnostic findings. Performs transesophageal echocardiography.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency required.
- CPR certification required.
- RDMS or RVT Echocardiography experience, prefer experience with all stress echo procedures.
- Transcranial Doppler experience preferred.