What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Echo Technologist in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, a sleep lab, swing bed care, 16 physician offices, and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness facility.
Responsibilities
Performs ultrasound procedures for all ages by utilizing imaging modalities in order to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Subject to overtime and call back as required by the hospital.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Eligible.
- Allied Health degree in performing Echocardiography studies preferred.
- 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.
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.
Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.