Echocardiography Tech FT

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, TX, seeks an experienced Cardiovascular Tech to obtain accurate diagnostic cardiac images while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will collaborate with cardiologists, nursing staff, and administrative personnel to deliver efficient, patient-centered care.

The role requires RDCS or RCS certification, transthoracic echocardiography experience, and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• RDCS or RCS certification is required.
• Experience performing adult transthoracic echocardiograms is required.
• Must obtain and maintain BLS within 90 days.
• Proficient computer and EMR skills are preferred.
• Outpatient cardiology experience is preferred.
• Stress echocardiography experience is preferred.
• Contrast echo experience is preferred.
• Bubble study experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate diagnostic images while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, APPs, nursing staff, and administrative personnel to provide efficient cardiovascular care.

Skills

PACS imaging

EMR skills

Ultrasound systems

IAC accreditation

Outpatient cardiology

Stress echocardiography

Contrast echo

Bubble study

Education

High school diploma

Cardiovascular Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program graduate

Job description

Scope of Responsibility

The technologist is also responsible for obtaining accurate diagnostic images while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and excellent customer service. This position works collaboratively with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and administrative personnel to provide efficient, patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Responsible to the Operations Director of GRMG

• Education
• High School Education or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program.

Training and Experience

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI is required
• Experience performing adult transthoracic echocardiograms is required
• Must obtain and maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 90 days
• Proficient computer and EMR skills is preferred
• Outpatient cardiology experience is preferred
• Stress Echocardiography experience is preferred
• Contrast Echo experience is preferred
• Bubble Study experience is preferred
• Familiarity with ultrasound systems is preferred
• Experience PACS imaging systems is preferred
• Knowledge of IAC accreditation standards is preferred
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current insurance coverage
• Health and Background Requirements
  • Employment contingent upon successful completion:
• Immunization Records

Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable

Physical

• Sitting – Occasionally
• Stationary Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Continually
• Ability to be mobile – Continually
• Crouching (bend at knees) – Continually
• Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally
• Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently
• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Continually
• Turn/Pivot – Continually
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Balancing – Continually
• Reaching overhead – Frequently
• Reaching extension – Continually
• Pushing/Pulling – Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 30 lbs.) Rarely
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – Rarely
• Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
• Risk of Radiation – n/a
• Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely
• Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely
• Weather Conditions – n/a
• Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)
  • Rarely
• Respirator FIT Testing Required
  • Annually

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Cardiovascular Technology or related field.

Associates or better in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Auto Insurance

Drivers License

Basic Life Support

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