Echocardiogram Technician, Cardiology Non Invasive - PRN
CHRISTUS Health
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Sep-25
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 289414
Description
Summary:
Perform quality diagnostic echocardiography procedures independent of supervision and responds to the cardiologist's input as appropriate. Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned. Promotes teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
? Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
? Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.
? Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
? Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.
? Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation. Checks weekly for needed supplies.
? Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
? Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of the patient.
? Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare.
? Associate is expected to be certified by ARDMS or CCI within 1 year of hire, but not required.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
? High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
? Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.
B. Experience
? Two years of experience in the cardiology field preferred.
CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.