Echo Tech - Albuquerque New Mexico

Echo Tech openings in Albuquerque,New Mexico, $3513.00 per week!

Hours: 40

Start Date: 12/11/2023

$3513.00 weeklyincludes (lodging - $910.00 & meals/incidentals - $483.00)

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking anEcho Technologist to perform vascular and echocardiography ultrasoundexaminations for patients.

For further informationand/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Carl Colvin at (813)330-9045 or email your resume to cacolvin@maximstaffing.com

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 calms 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 readjusts equipment or refers for repair.
• Instructs patients in pretest preparation, answers questions and explains procedures.
• Adheres to all Maxim and worksite rules, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

MinimumRequirements:

• An Associate's Degree or experience in a related field preferred and/or per state requirements.
• Two (2) years of experience as an ultrasound technician preferred.
• Current BLS card.
• Successful completion of Maxim Healthcare Staffing testing process.
• Current physical exam, if required by state regulations or contract specifications.
• Current TB test or chest x-ray.

General Comments: 698098

CERTS: RDCS (PE), RCCS, BLS, NM State licensure. BLS must becompleted through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, orAmerican Red Cross. EPIC EMR experience preferred.

EQUIPMENT: Philips and GE ultrasound machine