CHRISTUS Health · 2 days ago
Echocardiogram Technician - Respiratory Cardiopulmonary
Alamogordo, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCHRISTUS Health is a healthcare organization seeking an Echocardiogram Technician to perform quality diagnostic echocardiology procedures. The role involves working independently while responding to cardiologists' input, and promoting teamwork within the service line and departments.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease
Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms
Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease
Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation. Checks weekly for needed supplies
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department
Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of of the patient
Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare
Associate is expected to be certified by ARDMS or CCI within 1 year of hire but not required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BLS Required
Perform quality diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independent of supervision
Respond to the cardiologists input as appropriate
Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned
Promote teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced
Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease
Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms
Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease
Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation
Checks weekly for needed supplies
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department
Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of the patient
Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare
Associate is expected to be certified by ARDMS or CCI within 1 year of hire but not required
Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology
Two years of experience in the cardiology field
Experience with stress testing
DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI
Company
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (26)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Kyle
CEO and CDO The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Fnd
Thomas Royer, MD
CEO Emeritus
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