Echo Technologist – Advanced Cardiac Imaging

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX seeks an Echo Technologist to perform 2D, M-Mode, Doppler and transesophageal echocardiograms with high technical standards under supervision of non-invasive cardiology.

Requirements include an associate degree in echo or approved program, RDCS/RCS, BLS certification, and 1 year hospital experience preferred. Proficiency with Philips iE33/EPIQ and Epic is desired.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an associate degree echo program and/or an accredited echo training program preferred
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association required
• RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) required
• Experience with equipment including Philips ie33 and EPIQ, TEE probes (to include the sterilization process), and Epic preferred
• Work Experience: 1 year hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 programs
• Maintains 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Typing and computer skills

Team oriented

Education

Associate degree in echo or accredited echo training program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Philips iE33

Philips EPIQ

TEE probes

Epic

Job description

Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX seeks an Echo Technologist to perform 2D, M-Mode, Doppler and transesophageal echocardiograms with high technical standards under supervision of non-invasive cardiology.

Requirements include an associate degree in echo or approved program, RDCS/RCS, BLS certification, and 1 year hospital experience preferred. Proficiency with Philips iE33/EPIQ and Epic is desired.