Lead Echo Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare’s Carondelet St. Marys Hospital in Tucson is seeking a qualified Echo technologist to perform cardiac diagnostic procedures, including Echocardiograms, Trans-Esophageal Echo and Stress Echos, ensuring high-quality tests and proper reporting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited ultrasound/echocardiography program, 1 year of experience, registry eligibility with BLS, and prefers RDMS or RDCS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of ultrasound or echocardiography.
• 1 year echocardiography experience.
• Registry eligible and BLS.
• RDMS or RDCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines requisition, obtains history, reviews patient chart to verify procedure requested.
• Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with procedure.
• Proficient in the Radiology Information System.
• Maintains knowledge in physics, anatomy, techniques, medical terminology and aseptic technique.
• Supervises and teaches procedures to students and completes clinical evaluation forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

1 year experience in echocardiography

BLS certification

RDMS or RDCS preferred

Education

Graduate of accredited school of ultrasound or echocardiography

Tools

Radiology Information System

Job description

Overview

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Performs cardiac diagnostic procedures including Echocardiograms, Trans-Esophageal Echo and Stress Echos. Ensures high quality test are performed and reports are properly forwarded into Physician reading station and charges are done on a daily basis. Responsible for the clinical oversight for the echo exam quality, MD reporting process and PI reporting of MD reading data

Responsibilities

• Examines requisition, obtains history, reviews patient chart to verify procedure requested, patient's condition and special instructions for the exam.
• Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with procedure requested.
• Proficient in the use of the Radiology Information System.
• Maintains knowledge in physics, anatomy, techniques, medical terminology and knowledge in aseptic technique
• Supervises and teaches procedures to students and completes clinical evaluation forms.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Graduate of accredited school of ultrasound or echocardiography
  • Experience: 1 year
  • Licensure/Certifications: Registry eligible and BLS
• Preferred Requirements
  • Licensure/Certifications: RDMS or RDCS

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Organization Description

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

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