Registered Vascular & Echo Technologist

he primary purpose an Echo/Vascular Tech is to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic techniques to perform routine, vascular, non-invasive procedures, and echocardiograms to include 2D, Color Doppler, Pulse Wave, and Stress.

Your Job Requirements:

• Registered or registry eligible as a Cardiac & Vascular Sonographer.

• Prefer two (2) years allied health program or two (2) years of college with biological sciences.

• Ability to demonstrate competency in cardiovascular echocardiography

• Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.

• Confidentiality of clinic and patient information.

• Correlates clinical history with the test to be performed.

• Performs complete study including M MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.

• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedure to patients while performing studies.

• Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goal and objectives.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

• Participates in reading with physician and contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.

• Maintains order cleanliness of all equipment and work area.

• Consults with referring physician, regarding patient’s previous history.

• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

General Job Summary:

The Echo/Vascular Tech is responsible for a specified cardiology procedures and the collection of pertinent information for their interpretation. In addition, the technologist is accountable for the coordination of all procedural processes and their respective and applicable details. These procedures are performed under indirect medical supervision of the department’s medical director, according to departmental policies and procedures. Employee’s skills are verified demonstratively and cognitively. The practitioner demonstrates the knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups; and is sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race and culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs prescribed cardiology procedures, i.e., echocardiograms and cardiac stress testing and assisting with trans-esophageal echocardiograms using consistent and proper technique. Assembles, checks, and operates cardiology equipment such as echocardiograph units and treadmills. (70%)

2. Proficient in the basic interpretation of all cardiology tests and other pertinent clinical data. (10%)

3. Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to diagnostic testing; collects all pertinent data and records results.(10%)

4. Performs required cleaning and maintenance of all cardio and cardiovascular equipment and work areas. (5%)

5. Participates and functions in tasks related to infection control, safety, and quality assurance. (2.5%)

6. Participates in continuing education, continuous quality improvement. (2.5%)

7. Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.

Minimal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1) Ultrasound certification by ARDMS/CCI (RDCS/RCS)

2) Three years experience in echocardiography

3) CPR certified

4) CME credits up to date

5) Advanced Cardio Life Support ( required within 3 months of hire)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

1) Requires moderate to heavy physical stamina.

2) Requires frequent and prolonged walking or standing.

3) Requires frequent lifting, positioning and moving of patients.

4) Requires manual dexterity and mobility.

5) Requires hearing and visual acuity.

6) Subject to stress, frustration and fatigue.

7) Regularly exposed to the risk of infectious disease and chemicals. OSHA Class. I.

8) Regular hours: 40. (Additional hours may be required to meet hospital/patient needs)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75237: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person