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Amergis Echo Technician - 3 Days A Week in Newburgh, Indiana
Echo Tech - Days
Gross weekly pay= $3,046/40 hrs. or $2,758/ 36 hrs.
10/21/2024 and 12/02/2024 Start Dates Available
40 MILE RADIUS RULE - NO LOCAL CANDIDATES
Contract length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 10/21/2024 12/2/2024
Shifts: 10hr Days - 6:30am start time
**3 call ins will result in contract termination
Guaranteed Hours: 40 or 36
Primary Location: Evansville, IN
On Call: Up to 6 weeknights in a contract, 2 weekends per contract
Weekends: 2 weekends of call per contract
Holidays: None
Required certifications to be attached upon submittal: Must have either RDMS through ARDMS or RCS through CCI
Minimum experience required: Must have 1 year of stress echo, TEE experience
Pediatric experience strongly preferred
Equipment requirements: Must have 1 year of Epic EMR, Philips EPIQ, Philips CVx or IE33 equipment experience
Unit Information: Midtown 350 bed tertiary center. Gateway 200 bed acute.
Scrub requirement: Any solid color
Expectation of 9 echos per 10hr shift
Covid-19 Vaccine Not Required -- Subject to change
Position Description:
Under general supervision, performs vascular and echocardiography ultrasound examinations for patients. Participates in a variety of specialized technical evaluation procedures, including analyzing digitized electrocardiography (ECG) tapes, Holter monitoring, cardiac ultrasound and echocardiography, and generating quantitative arrhythmia reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs diagnostic cardiovascular and echocardiography ultrasound examinations according to department procedures
Locates and records internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs, and identifies any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition
Performs imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations, including exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography
Adjusts equipment and explains procedures to relax patient to eliminate test artifacts
Monitors the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes
Recognizes abnormal rhythms and immediately notifies physician. Evaluates test results for clarity and accuracy; reviews tests with peers
Informs physicians of preliminary findings as requested, and according to department procedures
Distributes completed test results to physicians and service providers
Maintains patient charts, enters diagnosis and billing codes, logs data into patient information systems, and updates file systems for tests performed
Cleans and sterilizes equipment and work space
Recognizes equipment malfunctions and adjusts equipment or refers for repair
Instructs patients in pretest preparation, answers questions and explains procedures
Sets up patient room and maintains stock area for procedures including linens, electrodes, and cassette tapes; order supplies as necessary
Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s degree or experience in a related field preferred and/or per state requirements
One (1) year of experience as a Cardiovascular technician preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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