Summary:

Supervises and performs cardiac echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and Dobutamine stress echoes for non-invasive diagnosis of heart disease and assists Cardiologists with Trans esophageal Echocardiograms for invasive diagnosis of heart disease. Performs the clerical duties related to echo for documentation and record keeping. Obtains pertinent information from the patient and chart to enable a thorough exam. Performs a variety of arterial studies independently for the purpose of determining vascular viability in the upper and lower extremities and prepares results of the studies with necessary calculations and documentation. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development to provide care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients in the non-invasive Echo/PV Lab. Have skills necessary to provide care for these age groups according to Echo/PV Lab policies and procedures. Organizes echo lab procedures. Enters patient charges correctly and timely.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
• Must have substantial knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular disease, dynamics.
• Ensure that the hospital philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
• Maintains and demonstrates skills and competencies, to include Age Specific Competency if applicable, and responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth.
• Assures compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety and other regulatory standards including privacy and security regulations (HIPAA); is supportive of hospital and departmental objectives, decisions and policies by deed and speech.
• Completes procedures in an efficient, professional and competent manner. Identifies abnormalities that may immediately impact the patient?s health. Notifies physicians of abnormalities and/or completion of procedure, as appropriate.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; participates in writing, revision, and annual review of policies and procedures.
• Takes call, as necessary, to assure coverage after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Cross-trains on equipment at other campuses and works at those campuses when necessary.
• Assists in development and monitoring of Departmental Goals and System Improvement (SIG) initiatives. Strives to achieve goals and improvement and encourages other staff to do so as well.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Alters work schedule, as needed, to meet the needs of patients and/or physicians.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology required.
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• 5 years of experience preferred.
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.
• DCS, RCS, or RDMS from ARDMS or CCI required.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.

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