Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Cardiology General

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced echocardiography technologist to perform routine and specialized ultrasound exams independent of supervision within the cardiology service line. You will support physicians with TEEs and stress tests, while ensuring patient care aligns with core values.

Requirements include high school diploma and ARDMS/CCT within 18 months; BLS is required. Five days a week, full-time schedule.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma required

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred

Experience

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

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI within (18 months OR 1 year) of hire preferred

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time