Echo Tech PRN

Methodist-Health-System; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX seeks an echo technologist to perform comprehensive echocardiograms including 2D, M-Mode, Doppler techniques and TEE, adhering to established standards. The role involves preparing data for physicians and ensuring equipment is properly maintained.

You will collaborate with cardiology physicians, document procedures for billing, and participate in department quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an associate degree echo program or accredited echo training program preferred.
• Current ACLS and BLS required.
• RDCS/ RCS certification expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms including 2D, M-Mode, color Doppler and Doppler studies.
• Prepare echocardiography worksheets for physicians and billing records.
• Maintain equipment and ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Assist with transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echo as needed.
• Accurately log procedures and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

RDCS/ RCS

Echo procedures

EPIC experience

Education

Associate degree in echocardiography

Accredited echo training program

Tools

Philips iE33

Philips EPIQ

TEE probes

Epic (EMR)

Job description

Your Job:Under the direction of the supervisor of non-invasive cardiology, the echo team performs all echocardiograms to include 2D, M-Mode, color Doppler, pulse wave Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, transesophageal echocardiogram, stress echo and other related examinations according to established standards an practices at a high technical level.Your Job Requirements:Graduate from an associate degree echo program and/or an accredited echo training program preferred High School Diploma and/or GEDCurrent American Heart Association ACLS preferredCurrent BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association requiredRDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) requiredEffective communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with equipment including Philips ie33 and EPIQ, TEE probes (to include the sterilization process), and Epic preferredTyping and computer skills preferredWork Experience: 1 year hospital experience preferredJob Summary:Category B: Employee with patient care impactFLSA: Non-exemptJob Roles: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 programsMaintains organized and clean working environment.Completes forms/records/logs accurately and maintains logs/records for procedures completed for billing.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.Responsible for patient preparation to include assessing compliance with NPO status, patient transport, placement of electrodes, placement of blood pressure cuff, presence of IV access if needed, secures the use of EKG monitoring equipment, remains with patient at all times, offers assistance under the director of an RN, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.Age Specific Care:Children 12+ years – 18 yearsAdults 18+ years – 35 yearsAdults 65+ yearsMethodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal careLevel I Neonatal FacilityGene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022Robotic surgery capabilitiesCardiac catheterization lab