Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Imaging Ultrasound - Full Time Job at CHRISTUS Health, Texarkana, TX

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  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Texarkana, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Summary:

The Job requires considerable technical ability, experience, and judgment to perform cardiovascular ultrasound and evaluate the quality of data for Cardiologist interpretation. Must have substantial knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular disease, dynamics of blood flow, Doppler, and color flow imaging techniques. Expected to have a detailed understanding of ultrasound instrumentation, cardiovascular physiology and pathology, hemodynamics, and the ability to relate these findings into clinically meaningful data.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
  • Performs diagnostic exams including but not restricted to Echocardiography, TEE, Holter monitoring 2D/M-Mode, and color Doppler.
  • Performs echocardiograms by using ultrasound equipment and captures images of a patient's heart to assess its structure and function.
  • Prepare patients for exams by explaining the procedure, positioning patients, and applying ultrasound gel for optimal image acquisition.
  • Maintain equipment by ensuring the proper functioning of ultrasound machines and probes through cleaning, disinfection, and reporting any malfunctions.
  • Document patient information by recording exam details, measurements, and observations for physician interpretation.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team by assisting physicians and nurses in performing echocardiograms and discussing findings to contribute to patient care plans.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • High school diploma

Experience

  • 1 year of experience in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (DCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through ARDMS or CCI.
  • BLS required.

Work Type:

Full Time

Job Tags

Full time,

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