Echo Tech: Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist

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

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.