Echocardiogram Technician-Cardiology General-PRN

Echocardiogram Technician-Cardiology General-PRN at Christus Health summary:

An Echocardiogram Technician performs transthoracic, transesophageal, and specialized echocardiography procedures across all patient age groups, including neonates to adults. They maintain accurate patient records, assist with cardiopulmonary procedures such as EKGs, and utilize varied echo equipment and protocols to ensure quality, safe, and cost-efficient patient care. This role requires formal training, certification, and adaptability to multiple shifts in a healthcare setting.

Summary:

This professional should possess and be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all aspects of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography on all patient populations, as appropriate. This individual should also be competent with any other specialized echocardiography procedures (i.e. stress echocardiography) that are performed at his/her home campus. He/she should be able to maintain accurate records that reflect patient care. This individual should be competent to perform other cardiopulmonary procedures (i.e. EKGs, etc.) and should assist in performing these procedures, as needed. This person will use communication and available resources to promote quality and cost-efficient patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Provides physical and developmental age appropriate care for all age groups ranging from neonate to adults with or without congenital defects
• This includes implementation of safety measures and selection of appropriate equipment and supplies depending on the physical and developmental age
• Must be able to learn and adapt to a verity of echo equipment, software, and protocols

Requirements:

• A.D., or higher, in Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Science, or other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on training and has attended at least one formal training seminar (i.e. Owen Brown) for echocardiography.
• ARDS or CCI Echo Credential required.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Keywords:

echocardiography, transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, cardiopulmonary procedures, EKG, cardiology technician, patient care, medical imaging, cardiovascular technology, healthcare technician