Echo Technician PRN

Methodist Healthcare San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

98d

About The Position

The Echo/Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist works under the direction of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Manager or designee and demonstrates knowledge of non-invasive cardiac technology to perform physician-ordered diagnostic cardiac exams. He/she performs echocardiograms (2-D, M-mode, color doppler, pulsed wave doppler, and continuous wave doppler), TEEs (routine and CVOR), carotid imaging, tilt-table testing, and other related examinations according to established Hospital standards and practices. Applies technical knowledge of diagnostic non-invasive cardiac imaging equipment operation to include: Proficiency in basic troubleshooting, proper equipment cleaning, storage and maintenance of equipment. He/she accurately documents in accordance with Hospital policies and standards. Communicates timely and appropriate information with necessary members of the patient care team.

Requirements

• Candidates must be registry eligible for RDCS/RDMS-FE from ARDMS or RCS from CCI.
• Completion of an Associate's Degree/two year patient-care related allied health education program AND one (1) year full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular ultrasound experience.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography or vascular technology program.
• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) AND six (6) months of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience.
• Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• High school graduate/G.E.D. AND two (2) years full-time on-the-job experience in cardiac or vascular ultrasound.
• Graduate of a non-accredited program in Cardiac Medical Sonography that includes a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training.

Responsibilities

• Acquires a signed physician order with indicator for all exams.
• Ensures proper equipment operation during patient exams.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency for echocardiograms.
• Assists with head up tilt table testing.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency at carotid imaging.
• Maintains all patient reports in accordance with Hospital policy.
• Performs high level disinfection using established policies and procedures.
• Takes 'Call' as scheduled by the department Director or designee.
• Assists the Cardiology PACS Administrator with disaster recovery procedures for the Image Archive Servers.
• Serves as a resource to physicians and staff for the Cardiology PACS system.
• Orders department supplies as directed and ensures PAR levels are maintained to meet patient needs.
• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System.
• Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees