What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech- Vascular position at Tyler Regional Hospital?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Echo Technologist in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region's only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
Performs ultrasound procedures for all ages by utilizing imaging modalities in order to aid in thediagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Subject to overtime and call back as required by thehospital.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Eligible.
- Qualified second year student from an Allied Health Echocardiography program doing PRN work only and has been proctored and signed off by the Echo Coordinator.
- Knowledge and ability to operate equipment and perform ultrasound procedures.
- One year experience hands-on technical skills.
- Knowledge and use of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to use equipment without direct supervision.
- Independent use of clinical knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of safety use, handling and storage of advanced sterilization products.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Echo registered in RDCS or RCS within six (6) months of hire date.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Allied Health degree in performing Echocardiography studies.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.