Montage Health·Monterey, California
The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing daily cardiac and vascular ultrasound studies according to ASE guidelines. They must report findings to interpreting physicians to assist in delivering urgent patient care.
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Under the leadership of the department director and assistant director, the Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the completion of daily studies ordered. Duties include performance of cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound studies per ASE guidelines. Cardiac studies include: 2D and 3D doppler/color echo, stress echo, and assistance with TEE’s. Any findings are reported to the interpreting physician which is important in delivering necessary urgent care. Participation in an on-call rotation is a requisite. Experience Cardiac echo tech proficiency must include: Adult echocardiography. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Experience Preferred: 1-2 years acute care experience. Experience with digital imaging and reporting. Education Graduate of an Ultrasound School. Licensure/Certifications Must be registered by ARDMS (RVT) or (RDCS) and/or CCI (RVS) or (RCS) American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification (required) Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-AC1 Assigned Work Hours: Full time Position Type: Regular Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $65.45 to $87.52 The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $4.08 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $6.12
Candidates must be graduates of an ultrasound school and hold current ARDMS or CCI registration. A minimum of 1-2 years of acute care experience is preferred, along with a valid American Heart Association BLS certification.
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