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Ansible Government Solutions · 1 month ago

Echocardiography Technician/Echocardiographer

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$43.43/hr - $66.41/hr

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC is seeking Echocardiography Technicians to support operations at The San Francisco VA Medical Center. The role involves performing cardiac ultrasonography, analyzing echocardiograms, and communicating results to cardiologists.

ConsultingService IndustrySmall and Medium Businesses

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide the overall knowledge and understanding of normal/abnormal cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology including ability to analyze echocardiograms to detect abnormalities of LV wall motion and overall cardiac function, prosthetic valve function, presence of cardiac anomalies, awareness of findings relative to cardiothoracic surgical repairs and facility with pressure gradients/valve area calculations

Understand the indications to use echocardiographic contrast (ie. Definity) and are able to give contrast per the VA Protocol

Determine what measurements are needed for regurgitant lesions and know how to obtain good quality images (ie. PISA, continuity equation measurements)

Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the Echocardiography Laboratory

Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying levels

Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training

Qualification

EchocardiographyDysrhythmia recognitionBLS certificationStaff developmentCommunication skills

Required

Completion of formal training program in dysrhythmia recognition and hold certification from such a course prior to performing cardiac Contract Monitor Technician services

Holds and maintains an active BLS certification

Must be able to accomplish routine work with minimum oversight; required to perform duties on own initiative

Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift

Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist

Lift up to 20 lbs

Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance

Push/pull with 30 lbs of force