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Echo Vascular Technologist

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

#CPR #Patient Care #Diagnostic Imaging #Basic Life Support #Ultrasound #Cardiology #Echocardiography #Cardiac Anatomy #RDCS #Sonographer #CCI #Vascular Technologist

Other On Site 0-2 yrs$35 - $52 / HOURPosted 1 month agoCloses Apr 28

Location

The Woodlands, Texas

Salary

$35 - $52 / HOUR

Quick overview

Perform diagnostic echocardiography and vascular ultrasound procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing cardiovascular conditions. Document test results, calculate values, and communicate effectively with the medical team regarding patient status.

Requirements summary

Requires an associate degree and successful completion of the Echocardiography Registry Exam. Candidates must have at least one year of related experience and hold relevant certifications such as Registered Cardiac Sonographer.

associate degreeCPRBasic Life SupportEchocardiographyPatient careData documentationCardiac anatomyDiagnostic ultrasoundVascular studiesVenous studiesDoppler flow analysisCarotid arterial studiesICAVL guidelines

Job description

Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health.
With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents.
Our world needs compassion like never before.
Our communities need caring and our families need protection.
With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.
Produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart.
Calculate, measure, and document appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians.
Perform diagnostic carotid arterials and venous studies of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines.
Explain procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.
Review test results with interpreting physician.
Communicate with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.
Job Requirements Required Associates Other Successfully passed the Echocardiography Registry Exam 1 year related experience in an Echo/Vascular Laboratory Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, upon hire or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire