Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Cardiology Non Invasive

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is seeking a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technician to perform transthoracic echocardiography, TEE, and related studies under physician interpretation. The role requires strong knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, Doppler and color flow imaging, and data quality assessment to support cardiology teams.

The candidate should have at least 1 year of Cardiac ultrasound experience, ARDMS/CCI RDCS or RDMS credentials, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of full time experience in Cardiac ultrasound.
• Licenses/Certifications: ARDMS or CCI RDCS/RDMS; BLS.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Performs diagnostic exams including Echocardiography, TEE, Holter monitoring, 2D/M-Mode, and color Doppler.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest andforemostacute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower housea state-of-the-artemergency department, ICU, Cardiac CathLaband surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary

Position requires considerable technical ability, experience and judgment to perform cardiovascular ultrasound and evaluate the quality of data for Cardiologist interpretation. Must have substantial knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular disease, dynamics of blood flow, Doppler and color flow imaging techniques. Expected to have a detailed understanding of ultrasound instrumentation, cardiovascular physiology and pathology, hemodynamics and the ability to relate these findings into clinically meaningful data.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology,
• Performs diagnostic exams including but not restricted to Echocardiography, TEE, Holtermonitoring 2D/M-Mode, and color doppler

Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of full time experience in Cardiac ultrasound.
• Must have considerable experience performing routine echoes including color flow, pulse wave, and continuous wave Doppler, stress, echo, pharmacologic stress and TEE. Also experience using contrast echo agents.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer through ARDMS or CCI.
• BLS

Work Schedule

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type

Full Time