Echo Tech

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, etc

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Brownsville, TX, is seeking a dedicated Echo Tech to perform and monitor echocardiograms and related diagnostics. The role involves calculating and documenting test values with physicians and coordinating with nursing and ancillary staff.

The position requires graduation from an accredited sonography program or at least 6 months of clinical experience, with registry eligibility and BLS certification. RDMS/RDCS/RCS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Formal education in diagnostic medical sonography or equivalent.
• Clinical experience of at least 6 months is required.
• Registry eligibility and BLS certification required; RDMS/RDCS/RCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms using departmental protocol.
• Assist with TEE and stress testing; provide diagnostic images.
• Identify problems and report critical values promptly.
• Prioritize studies based on acuity and coordination with care teams.
• Provide EKG and Holter services when workload allows.
• Acquire EKG leads with proper placement and minimal artifact.

Skills

Echocardiography procedures

EKG/Holter services

Team collaboration

Education

CAAHEP-accredited or diagnostic medical sonography program

6 months clinical experience

Tools

RDMS/RDCS/RCS (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Brownsville hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits

We understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team. Therefore we offer a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Job Summary

The Echo Tech performs and monitors echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) procedures. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. Communicates with physicians, managers, and co‑workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.

Responsibilities

• Performs Echocardiograms using a departmental protocol for obtaining images.
• Assists with TEE’s and stress testing, providing images that support the physician’s ability to diagnose patients appropriately.
• Identifies problems and implements appropriate interventions, including reporting critical values.
• Sets priorities for completion of studies based on acuity, patient preference, and/or coordination of care with nursing and other ancillary services.
• Provides EKG and Holter Services when Echo workload permits.
• Obtains EKGs that reflect appropriate lead placement, minimal artifact, and correct patient information.
• Sets up and scans Holter Monitors, providing tracings that support the physician’s ability to diagnose patients appropriately.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited CAAHEP or diagnostic medical sonography school, or at least 6 months of clinical experience.

Experience: Required: 6 months in a clinical setting. Preferred: 2 years.

Certification: Required: Registry eligible and AHA BLS. Preferred: RDMS, RDCS, or RCS.

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality.

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