Echocardiogram Technician Registered - CHRISTUS Mount Pleasant - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, Texas, seeks a skilled Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to perform echocardiography, including TEE and color Doppler, and to provide clinically meaningful data for Cardiologist interpretation.

The role requires a degree in Ultrasound Technology, 1 year of cardiac ultrasound experience, ARDMS/CCI certification, and BLS. Work will involve direct patient imaging and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology required.
• 1 year of experience in Cardiac Ultrasound required.
• DCS, RCS, or RDMS through ARDMS or CCI required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiography exams including TEE and 2D/M-Mode with color Doppler.
• Captures and analyzes images of the heart to assess structure and function for physician interpretation.
• Prepare patients for exams and ensure proper ultrasound equipment function and safety.
• Document exam details and collaborate with physicians and nurses to inform patient care plans.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Education

Graduate of an 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.

Description

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.

Education/Skills

• 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

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed