Cardiac Echo Technologist: Mon-Fri On-Call

Dallas Center United Methodist; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southlake Medical Center in Texas seeks an experienced echocardiography technologist to perform comprehensive echocardiograms including 2D, M-Mode, color Doppler, pulse wave Doppler, TEE and stress echo under supervision.

Requires RDCS/ARDMS or RCS, BLS; ACLS preferred. An associate degree in echo or accredited program is required, with on-call duties and hospital experience preferred. Will use GE Vivid E95 and Epic systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an associate degree echo program and/or an accredited echo training program preferred.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS preferred
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association required
• RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with equipment including GE VIVID E95, TEE probes (to include the sterilization process), and Epic preferred

Responsibilities

• Assures proper patient identification and safety.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient.
• Demonstrates understanding of universal precautions.
• Demonstrates understanding of role in fire and disaster.
• Participates in mandatory programs
• Maintains organized and clean working environment.
• Prepares echocardiographic worksheet for physicians review and interpretation.
• Supports department Quality Assurance process through accurate, timely and complete data collection.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and maintains positive professional relationships with peers, physicians and customers.
• Is able to complete assignments independently, to work as a team and can take instruction from supervisors, patients and vendors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Resolves conflict and utilize chain of command to help drive appropriate outcomes.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge in response to STAT calls and demonstrates the ability to prioritize both STAT and routine orders.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in all echo procedures.
• Can utilize critical thinking skills to assess the patient’s condition to provide any additional views that will assist the cardiologist in the care/treatment.
• Manages supplies and forms within the budget.
• Participates in required and continuing educations. Attends or completes all mandatory facility and departmental education requirements.

Skills

RDCS/ARDMS

BLS

ACLS

On-call

Communication

Epic

Education

Associate degree in Echo or accredited echo program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GE Vivid E95

Epic

Job description

Methodist Southlake Medical Center in Texas seeks an experienced echocardiography technologist to perform comprehensive echocardiograms including 2D, M-Mode, color Doppler, pulse wave Doppler, TEE and stress echo under supervision.

Requires RDCS/ARDMS or RCS, BLS; ACLS preferred. An associate degree in echo or accredited program is required, with on-call duties and hospital experience preferred. Will use GE Vivid E95 and Epic systems.