Job Description
Echo Tech Location: Delaware Agency: KPG Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position KPG Healthcare is currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Echocardiography Technologist (Echo Tech) for a permanent position. As an Echo Tech, you will play a crucial role in performing echocardiography procedures, providing valuable diagnostic information to assist healthcare providers in patient care. Your expertise in echocardiography and dedication to patient well-being will make you a invaluable asset to our healthcare partners. Description Specialty: Echocardiography (Echo) Tech Location: Milford, DE Pay: By The Week, after 40,, Depending on experience Shift Time: Days, Nights, Full Time Weekly Hours: 40 Qualifications: Education : Completion of an accredited echocardiography program. Certification: Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or (CCI-RCS) equivalent. Licensure: State licensure or certification as required by the state of practice. Experience: Previous experience as an Echo Tech is preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating echocardiography equipment and relevant software. Familiarity with various echocardiography modalities and contrast administration. Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication Skills, empathy, and a patient-centered approach. Attention to Detail: Ability to produce high-quality echocardiographic images and maintain accurate records. Professionalism: Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, adhering to ethical and confidentiality standards. Physical Requirements: Capable of standing for extended periods, lifting and positioning patients as necessary, and assisting with physically demanding tasks. Key Responsibilities: Echocardiography Procedures: Perform a variety of echocardiagraphy studies, including transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TEE). Patient Care: Greet and prepare patients for echocardiography procedures, explaining the process and addressing any concerns. Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the examination. Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain echocardiography equipment, including ultrasound machines, transducers, and imaging software, ensuring proper functioning and performing routine quality control checks. Image Acquisition: Capture high-quality echocardiographic images by adjusting equipment settings as needed and ensuring patients are properly positioned. Image Interpretation: Assist in the interpretation of echocardiographic findings by collaborating with healthcare providers and reporting any significant observations. Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, including images, exam details, and relevant clinical information, while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality. Stress Testing: Administer and monitor stress tests, including exercise and pharmacological stress, in conjunction with echocardiography studies. Contrast Administration: Administer contrast agents as required for specific echocardiography studies, monitoring patients for any adverse reactions. Communication: Collaborate with healthcare teams to discuss patient histories and provide real-time assistance during procedures. Continuing Education: Stay updated with the latest advancements in echocardiography technology and techniques through ongoing education and professional development. Benefits (Inquire with your Recruiter about the following) : Competitive compensation Health and dental insurance Retirement plan options Professional development opportunities Paid time off A supportive and collaborative work environment About Us KPG Healthcare is a Staffing Firm that provides diverse Supplemental and Permanent Healthcare Staffing solutions to a wide range of Clients throughout the Nation. Our Services include Travel Nursing, Allied Professionals, Locum Tenens Staffing, and Physician Placements. At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most