ECHO Technician, FT Rotating

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children’s Hospital Corporation is seeking an entry-level Echo Technician to assist in coordinating scheduling of echocardiography tests. You will operate the ECG/Echocardiography equipment and perform studies including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, contrast, stress echo, and transesophageal procedures.

Provides care to patients across ages with age-appropriate consideration. Qualifications include preferred previous Echo Technician experience or 12 months of on-the-job training, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of all phases of Echocardiography, EKG, and other cardiac diagnostic equipment.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of an Echocardiography Technician.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Knowledgeable of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to perform basic computer keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating the scheduling of tests and procedures.
• Operates the Diagnostic ECG/Echocardiography equipment.
• Performs studies including Echocardiograms 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, contrast, stress echo, and transesophageal.
• Provides care to patients of varying ages and age-related needs.

Skills

Echocardiography

EKG

Cardiac diagnostic equipment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Science knowledge (physical/biological)

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Shift: RotatingAssists in coordinating the scheduling of tests and procedures in the non-invasive areas. Operates the Diagnostic ECG/Echocardiography equipment. Performs studies to include: Echocardiograms 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, contrast, stress echo, and transesophageal. Provides care to patients of varying ages and age-related needs.

QualificationsWork Experience

• Previous Echo Technician work preferred or 12 months on the position training.

License/Registration/Certification

• Registered in echocardiography required (new hire to obtain within 6 months of employment); ADMS or CCI credentials.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education and Training

• High school graduates or equivalent.
• Knowledge of physical or biological sciences with minimum of six months of training, under supervision of an experienced non-invasive technologist and/or cardiologist.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of all phases of Echocardiography, EKG, and other special cardiac diagnostic equipment.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of an Echochardiography Technician.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Knowledgeable of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to perform basic computer keyboard skills.