Ultrasound/Echocardiogram Technician
US-IA-Sioux City
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Req #: 177433
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Sioux City Downtown Full Time Day Shift Perform ultrasound studies which include explaining procedures, inputting demographics, patient hook-up, obtaining M-Mode, Doppler, color flow images as ordered, perform calculations and organize data for physicians. Performing vascular ultrasound imaging. Stress testing. Responsibilities: * Performs non-invasive cardiac and PV studies which includes explaining procedure, , inputting demographics, patient hook-up for echo, perform calculations, load study on PACS, and organize data for physicians. * Assure that patients have been weighed, vital signs taken, medications listed and assessment sheet are completed on patients prior to physician seeing them. * Perform cardiac stress testing per protocol which includes explaining procedure, completing permits, prepping and ECG hook-up, treadmill demonstration, operating treadmill during procedure, monitoring blood pressure and pulse, observing and assessing patient post exercise, completing treadmill forms and documentation. Templating in Apollo reporting system. * Perform duplex studies and calculations with reporting in Apollo. * Perform contrast as ordered. * Attends all required accreditation meetings. * Restock and order supplies utilized in clinical area. Qualifications: * Graduate of ARDMS approved school in Echocardiography or Peripheral Vascular * BCLS * Certification/Registration: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Registered in Echocardiography or Peripheral Vascular Technology within 90 days from date of hire. * 1 to 2 years Based on training, skills and or experience. * Appropriate/effective use of Audix/email communication. * Use of PhilipsIE, CX-50 and Viasys Vasoguard Systems. * Use of PAC's systems and EPIC. * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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