Lead Echocardiograph Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

Covenant-Health; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an experienced Lead Echocardiograph Technologist in Plainview, TX. This on-site leadership role oversees the Cardio Diagnostics team, coordinates supervision of echocardiographers, and educates staff on pediatric/adult echocardiography, vascular studies, and EKG techniques.

The position requires relevant certification and BLS, with a focus on staff competency. The role includes on-call shifts and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• RDCS or CCI certification required upon hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Minimum 2 years of Echocardiography experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in delivery of high quality Cardio Diagnostics care.
• Supervises daily work of echocardiographers and allocates patient care and technical tasks.
• Educates staff on echocardiography technique for pediatric/adult echo, vascular and EKG; ensures competency.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Staff education

Echocardiography

Cardiac ultrasound

Education

RDCS (National Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer)

CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)

American Heart Association BLS

Tools

Echo equipment knowledge

Job description

Lead Echocardiograph Technologist

Oversees and participates in the delivery of high quality professional and technical care for the Cardio Diagnostics Department. Oversees and coordinates a variety of supervisory and technical duties and responsibilities associated with unit/department, to ensure efficient operation, skills and competencies of staff, effectiveness of technical studies and achievement of accreditation. Assists in supervising the daily work of the echosonographers, allocating and monitoring patient care and technical work as it relates to cardiovascular ultrasound. Serves as key lead to educate staff on technique for performance of echocardiograms (including pedi/adult echo, vascular and EKG) and ensures competency, proficiency in the performance of technical work. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering care to assigned age-specific patient population (e.g., infants, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, pediatrics), and participates in related continuing education.

Please note the following important details regarding this position:

• This role is an onsite position and will report onsite daily as scheduled.
• This role requires for you to be located within a commutable distance of our office location listed below.
• Texas: Plainview
• Flexible and available to work on-call as needed to maintain operational continuity, as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements.
• Work Status Available:
• Full Time
• Shift Available:
• Day
• Shifts Hours:
• 8am - 5:30pm (with some flexibility);
• Rotating On Call Schedule: 5:30pm - 8am on call (M-F) and
• 24 hour call on weekends

Required Qualifications:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Upon hire: National Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or
• Upon hire: National Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 2 years experience in Echocardiography.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Pay Range: $40.50 - $63.95

Work Location: Covenant Health Plainview & Ctr for Outpt Diabetes Ed

Workplace Type: On-site