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Monterey Medical
Echocardiography Technician
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What they do
A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
$55,703 / year median in Minnesota
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Echocardiography Technician Monterey Medical - 3.0 Minneapolis, MN Job Details Temporary | Travel healthcare | Full-time | Contract $40 - $45 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Professional development assistance Qualifications Anatomy knowledge Cardiovascular system anatomy and physiology BLS Certification English High school diploma or GED Echocardiography Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Sonography Full Job Description Join us as an Echocardiography Technician at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center located in Minneapolis, MN.
- This is a locum/contract assignment with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Duties include:
Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations and quantifies observed abnormalities, including complex calculations of valve areas and alterations in function, and ejection fraction with assistance as necessary. Confers with supervising MIT Echocardiography tech to resolve any issues and provide quality imaging. Measures pulmonary artery pressures, valve areas, cardiac output, cardiac chambers, gradients and flow assessments.- Makes initial interpretation of data to perform complete exams and alerts the physician if necessary. Enters the data in the cardiac echo reporting system.
- Maintains records of patients' examinations and provides input for scheduling of exams as necessary.
- Cleans, maintains, prepares, and calibrates the transesophageal echo probes and echo machines.
- Assist the physician during transesophageal echoes in Cardiology and in the OR as requested.
- Assist during echo-guided pericardiocentesis.
- Make multiple simultaneous changes in settings and adjustments in operation of equipment during exams to ensure accurate results.