Echocardiography Technical Supervisor - Cardio NonInvasive

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks an experienced Echo Technologist to perform diagnostic echocardiograms and supervise the Echo Department under IAC guidelines. You will coordinate exams, mentor staff, and maintain ICAEL accreditation while ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role requires RDCS/ARDMS certification with at least 5 years of experience, BLS, and strong communication and organizational skills for collaboration with physicians and hospital teams.

Qualifications

• Registered RDCS or ARDMS certification with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively under pressure.
• Two-year allied health program or equivalent training in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Echo Department staff and daily operations.
• Perform technically proficient 2D, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiograms.
• Maintain ICAEL accreditation and ensure IAC standards compliance.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow with interrelated hospital departments.
• Assist cardiologists during exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and other relevant data.
• Participate in performance improvement activities across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Two-year allied health program

RDCS/ARDMS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Summary:

Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients and acts as the Echo Department's Technical Supervisor per the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines for accreditation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• General supervision of the technical staff and/or ancillary staff
• Delegation, when warranted, of specific responsibilities to the technical staff and/or the ancillary staff
• Daily technical operation of the facility (e.g., staff scheduling, patient scheduling, facility record keeping, etc.)
• Supervise Operation and maintenance of Echo Department equipment
• Supervise compliance of the technical and/or ancillary staff to the IAC Standards for accreditation
• Work with the Medical Director, Service Line Director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality patient care; and technical training.
• Maintain ICAEL accreditation by ensuring the department meets the minimum standards for accreditation of echocardiography facilities as outlined by the IAC Standards and Guidelines.
• Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams.
• Coordinates activities with interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering the phone, and assuring billing information is accurately entered for payment.
• Assists cardiologists while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the diagnosis.
• Acts as a go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
• Responds to patients' needs during the exam. Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in charge.
• Orders Echo supplies. Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed.
• Logs patients and exams and files patient records in the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels.
• Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as established by department policy.
• Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and quality of examinations performed. Coordinates repair services as needed.
• Keeps current on events/advances in the field of Echocardiography. Seeks advice and mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
• Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Allied health occupations include but are not limited to: diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or registered nurse preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines
• Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions
• Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms.

Experience

• Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for a minimum of 5 years. BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association within six months of hire.

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed