Cardiology Echo Technician - Independent, Skilled

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks an echo cardiology technologist to perform quality diagnostic echocardiograms, assist with transesophageal studies, and collaborate with cardiology staff to support patient care.

Requirements include BLS, ARDMS or CCI credentials preferred, graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, and about two years of cardiology experience. The schedule is five days, eight hours per day, with full-time status.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the cardiology field preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.
• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and checks weekly for needed supplies.
• Demonstrates adherence to Christus Core values and meets age-specific patient needs.

Skills

BLS

ARDMS/CCI

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks an echo cardiology technologist to perform quality diagnostic echocardiograms, assist with transesophageal studies, and collaborate with cardiology staff to support patient care.

Requirements include BLS, ARDMS or CCI credentials preferred, graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, and about two years of cardiology experience. The schedule is five days, eight hours per day, with full-time status.