Echocardiogram Tech Registered - Noninvasive Cardio

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks an experienced Echo Technologist to perform routine and stress echocardiograms independently, under cardiology guidance. The role promotes team collaboration within the service line and adheres to the organization’s mission and core values.

The ideal candidate will have ARDMS/CCI-related credentials or equivalent, BLS, and 2 years of cardiology experience. Schedule is 4 days at 10 hours, full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program preferred.
• Two years of cardiology experience preferred.
• Experience with stress testing preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ARDMS/CCI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine echocardiograms for evaluation of heart conditions.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate CAD.
• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and checks supplies weekly.
• Adapts care to age-specific needs of patients.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Echo-specific skills

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Ultrasound Technology program

BLS Certification

ARDMS/CCI certification preferred

Tools

ARDMS/CCI certification preferred

Job description

Summary:

Perform quality diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independent of supervision and responds to the cardiologists input as appropriate. Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned. Promotes teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced.Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.
• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation. Checks weekly for needed supplies.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of of the patient.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare.
• Associate is expected to be certified by ARDMS or CCI within 1 year of hire, but not required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.

Experience

• Two years of experience in the cardiology field preferred.
• Experience with stress testing is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS Required.
• DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI preferred.

Work Schedule:

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time