Highlights
Operating under general guidance, this role applies specialized clinical knowledge and independent judgment to produce high-quality echocardiographic images. Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), stress echocardiograms, and other cardiac ultrasound procedures per physician orders.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alexandria, LA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | http://www.christushealth.org/ |
Description
Description
Summary:
The Echocardiogram Technician performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures to support the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. Operating under general guidance, this role applies specialized clinical knowledge and independent judgment to produce high-quality echocardiographic images. The technician collaborates with cardiologists and clinical teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic support.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), stress echocardiograms, and other cardiac ultrasound procedures per physician orders.
- Applies knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
- Ensures proper documentation and labeling of studies in accordance with departmental and accreditation standards.
- Works independently on assignments of limited to moderate complexity with general guidance.
- Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate imaging approaches.
- Elevates complex or unusual cases to senior technicians or management for review.
- Adheres to established protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IAC, ASE).
- Participates in routine equipment maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Maintains accurate records and contributes to continuous improvement efforts.
- Interfaces primarily with internal clinical staff and patients in a customer service-oriented manner.
- Communicates effectively with referring providers to clarify orders and ensure appropriate study selection.
- May assist with patient education regarding procedures and preparation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Graduate of an accredited echocardiogram, cardiovascular sonography, or equivalent program required
Experience
- 1 - 3 years of echocardiography experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- One of the following registrations is required
- Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI
- Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
- Cardiac Sonography (CS) state license is required in New Mexico
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
About Company
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.