Registered Cardiac Echo Tech PRN

Vibra Healthcare; Center Point (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Scholarships

Referral Program

Merit Increases

Great Culture

Onsite Fitness Facility

Job summary

Peterson Health is seeking a PRN Registered Cardiac Echo Technician to acquire diagnostic images under radiologists and management. The role includes assisting with invasive procedures as requested and ensuring quality imaging with the Canon aplio i700 system.

Required education includes an Associate in Radiologic Science with ARDMS/ARRT/CCI registry and BLS CPR; BS degree is preferred. This is a PRN, on-site position in Kerrville, TX, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiologic Science or ARDMS/ARRT/CCI registry.
• Registry in one of ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI; BLS CPR and vascular registry required.
• Preferred: BS degree in Science.

Responsibilities

• Acquire diagnostic images for interpretation under radiologists and management.
• Assist with invasive procedures as requested.

Skills

Organizational skills

Anatomy knowledge

Ultrasound physics

Medical terminology

Probe placement

Image evaluation

Patient positioning

Imaging equipment

Protocol development

Education

Associates in Radiologic Science

ARDMS/ARRT/CCI registry

Bachelor of Science (preferred)

Tools

Canon aplio i700

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a PRN Registered Cardiac Echo Tech. This position is PRN - flexibility in schedule is required.

Who We Are

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

Shift Information

This position is PRN- flexibility in schedule required.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
• Employee Education Scholarships
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Great Culture
• Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What You Will Do

Works under the supervision of the radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation; assists with invasive procedures as requested.

Equipment Used

Canon aplio i700

Required Education

Associates in Radiologic Science and/or Registry from ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI

Preferred Education

Bachelors of Science

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety.
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to determine correct probe utilization and placement for optimal imaging.
• Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
• Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
• Skill in safe and efficient operation of imaging equipment.
• Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
• Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification

One of the following: ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI registry. Must have BLS CPR and Vascular registry.

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification

Multiple modality registry in abdomen, cardiac echo, vascular, and/or breast

Required Experience

Entry level education as a registered ultrasound technologist

Preferred Experience

One year experience as a registered ultrasound technologist