Tech - Echo/Stress Echo

South Texas Health System Clinics; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition savings for further education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits website access

Job summary

South Texas Health System Clinics seeks a skilled Vascular/Echocardiography Technician to operate echocardiography and vascular ultrasound equipment within Cardiology. You will perform high-quality diagnostic examinations and communicate critical findings to interpreting physicians.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, imaging carotid and peripheral vascular studies, and echocardiograms, plus analyzing images and generating reports.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program.
• College level courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred.
• Professional certification/registry required; ICAEL credentialing as required.
• ARDMS/CCI registry and/or eligibility with 1-year completion requirement.
• Minimum 1–3 years of vascular/echo procedures experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment for echocardiography and vascular imaging.
• Prepare patients, explain procedures, and review medical history.
• Perform diagnostic exams including carotid, peripheral vascular, and echocardiograms.
• Analyze images for anomalies and prepare preliminary reports.
• Schedule 8–10 patients per day.

Skills

Vascular & Echo procedures

Anatomy knowledge

ICAEL certification knowledge

ARDMS/CCI registry timeline

Healthcare environment experience

Education

Cardiovascular Technology program graduate

Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology courses

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

ABOUT SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM – CLINICS

Join our South Texas Health System Clinics (formerly Valley Care Clinics) team! Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence. Our clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health Systems’ four acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, six freestanding emergency rooms and one joint venture hospital. Specially trained and highly experienced, our physician group treats a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques.

Website: sthsclinics.com

The Vascular/Echocardiography Technician is responsible for the independent operation of echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound equipment within the clinic, performing high quality diagnostic examinations and effectively communicating critical findings to the interpreting physician. At STHS Clinics, Cardiology we are proud to be the first in the Rio Grande Valley to implement dedicated one-hour time slots for complete echocardiogram studies, a standard established in 2025. This model reflects our commitment to quality driven imaging, allowing for comprehensive examinations that support accurate interpretation and improved patient outcomes.

In addition, we emphasize workplace ergonomics to support staff longevity and performance. Our department utilizes specialized echocardiography and vascular beds and chairs designed to reduce physical strain and promote safe scanning practices. The technician is expected to uphold the highest standards following IAC/ASE/ACR daily compliance, demonstrate self-motivation in professional growth, and maintain a positive, collaborative approach when interacting with physicians, sonographers, advanced practice providers, and all clinic staff.

At all times, technicians must provide courteous, respectful, and patient-centered care to patients and their families, ensuring a professional and supportive clinical environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Operating specialized ultrasound equipment to create images of the heart (Echocardiography) and vascular system (arteries/veins).
• Preparing patients for exams, explaining procedures, and reviewing medical history.
• Operating ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic exams, such as carotid artery, peripheral vascular, and echocardiograms of the heart chambers and valves.
• Analyzing images to detect anomalies like blood clots, blockages, or aneurysm, and preparing preliminary reports.
• Schedule book for 8 to 10 patients per day.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Requirements

• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program
• College level courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred.
• Professional certification/registry is required. All sonographers must be credentialed as required by ICAEL.
• ARDMS registry and/or if registry eligible must complete registry within 1 year of employment
• CCI registry and/or if registry eligible must complete registry within 1 year of employment
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in providing Vascular and/or Echo procedures in a healthcare environment is required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.