Echocardiogram Technician - Cardiology General

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks an echo cardiology technologist to perform quality diagnostic echocardiograms, assist with transesophageal studies, and collaborate with cardiology staff to support patient care.

Requirements include BLS, ARDMS or CCI credentials preferred, graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, and about two years of cardiology experience. The schedule is five days, eight hours per day, with full-time status.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the cardiology field preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 and checks weekly for needed supplies.
• Demonstrates adherence to Christus Core values and meets age-specific patient needs.

Skills

BLS

ARDMS/CCI

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program

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:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time