Echocardiogram Technician Registered, Cardiology Non Invasive

Echocardiogram Technician Registered, Cardiology Non Invasive - Full time at Christus Health summary:
The Echocardiogram Technician performs cardiovascular ultrasound procedures and evaluates data quality for cardiologist interpretation, requiring technical proficiency and knowledge of cardiovascular disease and imaging techniques. The role demands credentials in echocardiography and at least one year of cardiac ultrasound experience, including various echo modalities and contrast agents. The position requires current CPR certification and involves full-time work of 8-hour shifts, five days a week.
Description

Summary:

Position 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.
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
Proof of Registry in echocardiography with appropriate credentials: RDCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI.
B. Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of full time experience in Cardiac ultrasound.
Must have considerable experience performing routine echoes including colorflow, pulse wave, and continuous wave Doppler, stress, echo, pharmacologic stress and TEE. Also experience using contrast echo agents.
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords:
echocardiogram technician, cardiovascular ultrasound, RDCS certification, doppler imaging, cardiac ultrasound, color flow imaging, pharmacologic stress echo, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiology technician, AHA CPR certification