About this opportunity
Baylor College of Medicine lists this Echocardiograph Technologist opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Salary Range: $88,583 to $110,000
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summary
The Echocardiograph Technologist II functions as a mid-level healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a physician extender. The Echocardiograph Technologist II role and responsibilities extend beyond those of the Technologist I and are focused on providing advanced clinical sonography services. The duties are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with departmental protocols, policies and procedures, and professional standards.
Job Duties
Performs cardiac studies in accordance with clinical protocols.
Writes preliminary reports including measurements.
Recognizes and identifies complex anatomy and physiology.
May participate in research studies by performing necessary imaging.
Responsible for staying current on training and techniques as well as operational maintenance of echo lab equipment.
Exercises responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately and contact the appropriate support when equipment problems occur.
Documents any incidental findings that might impact patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.
Provides preliminary reports of cardiac sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician and supports the interpreting physician by contributing technical impressions and professional knowledge to facilitate the completion of the final diagnostic report.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited training program through an accredited institution.
Three years of relevant experience.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biological science with emphasis on anatomy and physiology.
Three to five years of relevant experience.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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