Registered Echo Sonographer

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• Associates Degree Related field (preferred)
• ARDMS – American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers or RDCS Upon Hire (required) OR
• RCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire (required)
• BLS Certification Upon Hire (strongly preferred)
• Experience conducting Echo, Contrast Echo, Stress Echocardiogram (SE), and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram (DSE)

• possess an excellent working knowledge of cardiac anatomy/pathology, the cardiac patient, and treatment of cardiac diseases
• excellent communication skills
• good computer skills
• possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

• Will produce two-dimensional ultrasound images 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.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed. 
• Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. 
• Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.
• Enters patient information into computer database to record information on PACS system. 
• Reviews test results with interpreting physician. 
• Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Do you still have questions or concerns?  Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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