Only 24h Left! Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Imaging Ultrasound - Full Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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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
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