Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Cardiology General

Jobtome; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Healthcare in Alexandria, VA is seeking a skilled echocardiography technologist to perform routine and advanced echocardiograms under supervision. You will assist cardiologists and participate in transesophageal studies as needed.

The role requires a strong patient-care attitude, BLS certification, and familiarity with echocardiography equipment. Competitive schedule and adherence to core values are expected.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; Ultrasound program preferred.
• Two years of cardiology experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; ARDMS/CCI credential within 18 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible heart defects or disease.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Perform stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.
• Notify physicians daily for exam interpretation.
• Check weekly for needed supplies.
• Adapt care to age-specific or developmental needs of patients.
• Adhere to Christus Healthcare core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Ultrasound program graduate

Tools

ARDMS/RDMS certification

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

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. 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.

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