Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Cardiology Non Invasive

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a qualified candidate for a role in cardiovascular ultrasound in Tyler, Texas. This full-time position requires performing diagnostic tests, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining ultrasound equipment.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, graduate from an accredited Ultrasound Technology school, and at least 1 year of experience in Cardiac Ultrasound. Certifications such as DCS, RCS, or RDMS through ARDMS or CCI are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Cardiac Ultrasound.
• Must hold DCS, RCS, or RDMS certification.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic exams including echocardiography and color Doppler.
• Prepare patients for exams and document patient information.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on patient care.

Skills

Technical ability in ultrasound

Knowledge of cardiovascular disease

Experience in Doppler imaging techniques

Understanding of hemodynamics

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of accredited school of Ultrasound Technology

Job description

Summary

The job 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

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Performs diagnostic exams including but not restricted to Echocardiography, TEE, Holter monitoring 2D/M-Mode, and color Doppler.
• Performs echocardiograms by using ultrasound equipment and captures images of a patient's heart to assess its structure and function.
• Prepare patients for exams by explaining the procedure, positioning patients, and applying ultrasound gel for optimal image acquisition.
• Maintain equipment by ensuring the proper functioning of ultrasound machines and probes through cleaning, disinfection, and reporting any malfunctions.
• Document patient information by recording exam details, measurements, and observations for physician interpretation.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team by assisting physicians and nurses in performing echocardiograms and discussing findings to contribute to patient care plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Skills

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

Experience

• 1 year of experience in Cardiac Ultrasound required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• DCS, RCS, or RDMS through ARDMS or CCI required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time