Echocardiograph Technologist

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, located at Texas Medical Center in Houston, is seeking an Echocardiograph Technologist II to provide advanced clinical sonography services under physician oversight. Responsibilities include performing cardiac studies, writing preliminary reports, maintaining equipment, staying current with techniques, and assisting in research as needed.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree, three years' experience, and RDCS or RCS certification; a Bachelor's in

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited program
• Three years of relevant experience
• RDCS certification with ARDMS or RCS with CCI

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac studies according to clinical protocols.
• Write preliminary reports including measurements.
• Maintain and operate echo lab equipment and stay current on techniques.
• Participate in research studies by performing imaging as needed.
• Document incidental findings and communicate with the interpreting physician.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Clinical imaging

RDCS/RCS certification

Education

Associate's degree in sonography

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Job description

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: $88,583 to $110,000

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Echocardiograph Technologist II functions as a mid-level healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a physician extender. The Echocardiograph Technologist II role and responsibilities extend beyond those of the Technologist I and are focused on providing advanced clinical sonography services. The duties are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with departmental protocols, policies and procedures, and professional standards.

Job Duties

• Performs cardiac studies in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Writes preliminary reports including measurements.
• Recognizes and identifies complex anatomy and physiology.
• May participate in research studies by performing necessary imaging.
• Responsible for staying current on training and techniques as well as operational maintenance of echo lab equipment.
• Exercises responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately and contact the appropriate support when equipment problems occur.
• Documents any incidental findings that might impact patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.
• Provides preliminary reports of cardiac sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician and supports the interpreting physician by contributing technical impressions and professional knowledge to facilitate the completion of the final diagnostic report.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited training program through an accredited institution.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science with emphasis on anatomy and physiology.
• Three to five years of relevant experience.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.