At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! We look forward to you becoming the next Echo Tech, FT Shift. We offer a family friendly work environment, perfect for an experienced nurse looking to make a change!
Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville, AL which offers a variety of attractions, such as education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. You can relax and take a hike outdoors or visit one of the numerous spas. If shopping is more your speed, there just isn’t a better destination in North Alabama. When the sun sets, Huntsville’s nightlife has the charm of a big city without any of the hassle.
Education:
A high school diploma or GED and,
Associate's degree from an accredited program in Ultrasound Technology (required)Requirements:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). (required)BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification (preferred)Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of cardiac testing, including echocardiology, transesophageal echo studies, stress echo, cardiac Doppler and treadmill stress testing. Records and documents appropriately. 1-2 days in physician's clinic required. Responsible for clinical patient testing. This includes taking patient history and performance of a focused physical examination. Technical competence in all procedures performed within the vascular laboratory shall be demonstrated including cerebrovascular, venous and arterial extremity, renal, mesenteric, and abdominal arterial and venous duplex examinations. This requires a comprehensive knowledge of ultrasound physics, hemodynamic principles, and vascular as well as non-vascular anatomy and physiology. Having an extensive understanding of vascular pathology, its natural history and surgical and non-surgical treatment is required.Performs ultrasound examinations of the heart to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting circulation.Records and maintains test data and prepares preliminary interpretations of test results.Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.What We Offer:
Student Loan Repayment PlansHealth Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month 6% 401k Employer Matching Tuition Reimbursement Company provided renewal of BLS
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