Registered Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech A-Team Solutions - 3.9 Minneapolis, MN Job Details Full-time | Contract $50 - $55 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications RDCS Anatomy knowledge Medical scheduling Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Hospital experience Sonography Full Job Description A-Team Solutions is seeking (2) full-time certified Echo Techs for a contract position we are seeking at the VA Minneapolis HealthCare System. Contract is 1 year with additional option year, shifts are 8 hours, call required and overtime possible. Duties and Responsibilities of Cardiac Sonographers (CS or Contract CS): 1. The CS shall be able to generate real time 2-D, M-mode, doppler (with continuous wave and pulsed), color flow, transesophageal, and dobutamine echo studies. Using these imaging modalities, the CS shall evaluate all cardiac structures and flows, and shall have knowledge of the physical properties of sound generation and the transmission characteristics of ultrasound equipment. 2. The CS shall coordinate the scheduling of patients. 3. The CS shall generate reports and keep records. The CS shall review test results with the interpreting physician. 4. The CS shall be familiar with the use of an electronic medical record to obtain scheduling information, patient exam notes and results, etc. The CS shall be familiar with the use of other simple computer-based data entry forms for recording preliminary data from each recorded examination. 5. The CS shall maintain logs of patient data and library of videotapes and hardcopy tracings. 6. The contracted CS shall perform elementary preventative maintenance of the equipment and coordinate emergency and preventive service with Biomedical Engineering and outside service companies. 7. The Contracted CS shall be able to recognize normal anatomy and functional anatomy in diseased conditions. The contracted CS shall have the ability to detect and distinguish normal from abnormal ultrasound images and doppler shifts, recognize appropriate heart sounds, and pulse waves, and recognize abnormal heart rhythms during exercise. 8. The Contracted CS shall be able to perform daily calibration of equipment. 9. The Contracted CS shall recognize and provide for the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, including explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and gain cooperation

Requirements:

Minimum Education :

Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Sonographer technologist program American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Minimum Experience :

2 years hospital experience

Required Certification :

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RSCS) Credential or CCI Credential as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).

State Licensure Requirement:

Registration by ARDMS as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status . To learn more about A-Team Solutions, please visit us at www.healthcare.a-teamsolutions.com or like us on Facebook! Lara 606-356-3960

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Cardiac sonographer hospital: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)

Work Location:

In person