Location: Dubuque, IA

Shift: Days - 10 hr shifts, 6:00am – 4:30am, Every third weekend, 13 Weeks contract

On call every third week (Thursday-Wednesday), which includes that weekend. Holiday Rotation(it will be whatever holiday is included in their contract – unless request time off). FT 70hrs per pay period, four 10-hour shifts one week and three 10-hour shifts the next.

Start date: ASAP

Job Description:

As a Echo Technologist, you will play a crucial role in using echocardiogram technology to produce images of patient's hearts. Key responsibilities include:

1. Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   
   
   • Perform echo tests/stress echo tests
   
   
   
   
   
   • Print echo schedules
   
   
   
   
   
   • Answer patient questions regarding testing
   
   
   
   
   
   • Create phone notes in electronic medical record system and send to providers
   
   
   
   
   
   • Gather pertinent documentation for ICAEL reaccreditation
   
   
   
   
   
   • The individual will work to adhere to ICAEL standards for the facility and will take advantage of continuing education
   
   
   
   
   
   • Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use
   
   
   
   
   
   • Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements
   
   
   
   
   
   • Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure
   
   
   
   
   
   • Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions
   
   
   
   





2. Education and Experience:
   
   
   
   • Graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) or graduate of a programmatically accredited program in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) strongly preferred
   
   
   
   
   
   • Must have 1+ years of recent Echo Tech  experience.
   
   
   
   





3. Certifications:
   
   
   
   • ARRT/ ARDMS/ RDCS/ RCVT/ RVT Certification required.
   
   
   
   
   
   • BLS Certification required.
   
   
   
   





4. Other requirements:
   
   
   
   • Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
   
   
   
   

This position requires a dynamic Echo tech to perform EKG, echocardiogram, and phonocardiogram tests on cardiology patients, as well as assisting doctors with non-invasive procedures. You will need a Degree from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology. Prior experience as a Echo Tech and additional certifications in diagnostics are highly desirable.