Echocardiogram Technician

Job Description

Summary:

This subspecialty position is responsible for performing standard and complex congenital echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and assists physicians with trans esophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s). The patient population ranges from newborn to young adults. The echo sonographers must be skilled in working with pediatric patients with a wide variety of complex medical and psychosocial conditions. Must have patience and compassion to work with patients who may be ill or frightened. Must be technology-minded, detail-oriented and able to follow precise directions. Depending on department need may be asked to perform 12 and 15 lead ECG’s, Holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, and cardiac exercise treadmill testing.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

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.
· Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required Two years of experience in Cardiology field preferred
Experience with stress testing preferred BLS required

Work Schedule:

10AM - 7PM 8 HR Shift

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