Echo Tech, PRN

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-PRN at our 180 bed full service acute care facility. We offer a family friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced technologist 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 isnt a better destination in North Alabama. When the sun sets, Huntsvilles 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:

• 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 Plans
• Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month
• 6% 401k Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company provided renewal of BLS

Crestwood Medical Center is a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We have been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by American College of Cardiology, a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, a Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery, Maternity Care and Spine Surgery, the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (Gold Plus) and AFib (Gold), a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association, and other accreditations and recognition for Imaging, Endoscopy, Breast Care, and Elderly Care.