Registered Cardiac Echo Technician – Patient-Centric Impact

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Echo Technician Registered to perform comprehensive echocardiography and related non-invasive cardiac exams under the Non-Invasive Cardiology team. The role requires RDCS/RDMS/RCS eligibility and a strong commitment to patient care, safety, and accurate documentation in Meditech.

Responsibilities include acquiring physician orders, operating ultrasound equipment, conducting stress echo and TEEs, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Registry eligibility for ARDMS or RCS per job ads.

Responsibilities

• Acquire physician orders and prioritize STAT exams.
• Operate echocardiography equipment and ensure proper cleaning/maintenance.
• Perform 2-D, M-mode, color Doppler, and TEEs with required documentation.
• Assist with tilt-table testing and carotid imaging as needed.
• Maintain patient reports per hospital policy and ensure correct charges.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.
• Participate in call coverage as scheduled.

Skills

RDCS eligibility

Patient care focus

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in diagnostic medical sonography

Bachelor’s degree in sonography or vascular technology

US registry eligibility (ARDMS/CCI)

High school diploma + 2 years ultrasound experience

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Echo Technician Registered to perform comprehensive echocardiography and related non-invasive cardiac exams under the Non-Invasive Cardiology team. The role requires RDCS/RDMS/RCS eligibility and a strong commitment to patient care, safety, and accurate documentation in Meditech.

Responsibilities include acquiring physician orders, operating ultrasound equipment, conducting stress echo and TEEs, and assisting with