Echo Tech

Overview

Shifts Available: Variable 

Employment Type: PRN 

Hours: Variable 

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, Tx

 

We are seeking an Echocardiography Technologist, sometimes referred to as an Echo Tech (Certified), Echocardiographer or Cardiac Sonographer. An Echo Tech will involve conducting echocardiograms, which are ultrasound scans of patients' hearts. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. 

 

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

 

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

 

Responsibilities

• Utilize ultrasound machine to generate images of the heart's chambers, valves, and blood vessels, positioning the ultrasound probe on the patient's chest and adjusting its placement to capture various perspectives of the heart 

• Assess the dimensions, configuration, and motion of the heart's chambers and valves, analyze blood circulation patterns, and identify irregularities such as valve malfunctions, cardiac muscle impairment, or congenital heart anomalies 

• Prepare patients for the procedure, explaining the process and ensuring their comfort, you may need to communicate with patients to adjust positioning or provide instructions for breathing techniques 

• Responsible for maintaining and calibrating ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal image quality, including quality control checks to verify the accuracy of images and equipment functionality 

• Document findings and observations accurately in patient records, you may assist cardiologists or physicians in interpreting results and preparing diagnostic reports 

• Maintain certifications in your field, participate in continuing education and stay updated on advancements in echocardiography techniques and technology 

• Ensure you meet the maintenance requirements for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certifications 

Qualifications

1.  High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

2.  Completion of Echocardiogram program certification preferred.

3.  EKG rhythm analysis / interpretation certificate or equivalent preferred.

4.  Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current required.

5.  Able to assist physician with TEE testing preferred.

6  Previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred.

7. Hospital experience in the Cardiology field preferred.

8  Registered Echocardiographer preferred.

9. ARDMS or CCI credential required

10. Able to perform stress testing preferred.

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:  

• Competitive compensation  

• Medical insurance benefit plan 

• 401K  

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

 

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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