University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Per Diem Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Cardiology Laboratory
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
MD Anderson Cancer Center has a Per Diem Cardiac Ultrasound Tech opportunity in its Cardiology Laboratory department. The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience performing echocardiography testing.
Per Diem rate is $45.00 an hour
Key Functions
Performs all modalities of echocardiography including:2D, M-Mode, Color flow, and continuous wave DopplerStress echocardiographyPharmacological stress echocardiographyTransesophageal echocardiogramsAnalyzes the patient's clinical history and identifies the purpose of the examination.Expands the examination as necessary to answer clinical questions.Performs quantitative analysis of Echocardiographic studies including:Systolic function (ejection fraction and wall motion analysis)Diastolic functionPulmonary pressureHemodynamic assessmentAssessment of valvular abnormalities, changes in gradients, and critical values.Equipment maintenance including:Preparing equipment for proceduresCleansing and disinfecting equipment following patient useMaintaining equipment cleaning logsQuality assurance participation in the collection and documentation of quality assurance information. Reports critical values immediately once identified.
EDUCATION:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred:
Graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography program.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Two years experience performing echocardiography testing. With preferred degree, no experience required.
Certifications:
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) -OR- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 168789Employment Status: Per DiemEmployee Status: RegularWork Week: DaysMinimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,460Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,460Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,460FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime payFund Type: HardWork Location: OnsitePivotal Position: YesReferral Bonus Available?: NoRelocation Assistance Available?: NoScience Jobs: No
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Per Diem rate is $45.00 an hour
Key Functions
Performs all modalities of echocardiography including:2D, M-Mode, Color flow, and continuous wave DopplerStress echocardiographyPharmacological stress echocardiographyTransesophageal echocardiogramsAnalyzes the patient's clinical history and identifies the purpose of the examination.Expands the examination as necessary to answer clinical questions.Performs quantitative analysis of Echocardiographic studies including:Systolic function (ejection fraction and wall motion analysis)Diastolic functionPulmonary pressureHemodynamic assessmentAssessment of valvular abnormalities, changes in gradients, and critical values.Equipment maintenance including:Preparing equipment for proceduresCleansing and disinfecting equipment following patient useMaintaining equipment cleaning logsQuality assurance participation in the collection and documentation of quality assurance information. Reports critical values immediately once identified.
EDUCATION:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred:
Graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography program.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Two years experience performing echocardiography testing. With preferred degree, no experience required.
Certifications:
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) -OR- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 168789Employment Status: Per DiemEmployee Status: RegularWork Week: DaysMinimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,460Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,460Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,460FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime payFund Type: HardWork Location: OnsitePivotal Position: YesReferral Bonus Available?: NoRelocation Assistance Available?: NoScience Jobs: No
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