Echo Tech

Tenet Healthcare; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform and monitor echocardiogram procedures and assist with transesophageal echo (TEE) and stress testing. The role involves calculating and documenting measurements for physician review, and ensuring high-quality imaging to support diagnosis.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing and ancillary staff, reporting critical values, and performing EKG/Holter services when workload allows.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School/Associate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors echocardiogram procedures.
• Calculates, measures, and documents values on tests for physician review.
• Communicates with physicians and staff about changes in patient condition during echocardiograms.
• Assists with TEE and stress testing to support accurate diagnoses.
• Identifies problems and reports critical values.
• Sets priorities for studies based on acuity and care coordination.
• Provides EKG and Holter services when workload permits.
• Obtains EKGs with proper lead placement and scans Holter monitors.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

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.

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 & implements appropriate interventions, including reporting critical values.

Sets priorities for completion of studies based on acuity, patient preference and/or the 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. Set's up and scans Holter Monitors, providing tracings that support the physician's ability to diagnose patients appropriately.

Education:

Required: Graduate of accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School/Associate Degree

Experience:

Required: 6 months in clinical setting

Preferred: 2 years

Certifications:

Required: Registry eligible and BLS.

Preferred: RDMS or RDCS

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