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Echo/Vascular Technician
Hear Artery and Vein Center of Fresno, CA is searching for a full-time Echo/Vascular Technician. The ideal candidate will possess the RDSC or RCS and RVT credential. However, skilled experienced sonographers with a proven record of accomplishment and a commitment to certification will also be considered. The position is outpatient service only with a Monday-Friday 8am to 5 pm schedule and no call.
Job Summary
Variety of imaging is performed on modern GE vivid S60 machine with fully fitted abdominal, cardiac, and vascular probes and an online study reporting and storage download system. The following studies are routinely performed and the sonographer must be FULLY proficient in them: echocardiography, carotid duplex, upper and lower extremity arterial and venous duplex, abdominal and sometimes visceral (renal artery) duplex studies.
Education/Licenses/Certifications
Current RDCS or RCS and RVT or RVS certification ideal.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the studies on a full-time basis with careful attention to detail quality and reporting of work. All studies will be reported by the technician and reviewed and signed off by the vascular physician within 48 hours after study.
Professional Requirements
Graduate of a Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound program. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT), RDCS, RCS, preferred. CPR certified essential. Previous clinical experience ideal.
Job Type: Full-time
Minimum Requirements:
Registered or successful completion of accredited academic program in Echocardiography according to Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI (RCS). Current registration including American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI (RVS) and a minimum of two years’ work experience as a vascular sonographer preferred. Ability to skillfully operate standard medical/testing equipment used for cardiac diagnostic purposes to optimize data by applying principles of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
