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 full-time, Echo Technician 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, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, 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 the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Subject to overtime and call back as required by the hospital.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Qualified second year student from an allied Health Echocardiography program
- Echo Registry eligible per ICAEL standards
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- CPR Certified Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire date.
- Echo registered in RDCS or RCS within six (6) months of hire date.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Allied Health degree in Cardiac Ultrasound experience performing Echocardiagraphy studies
- Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience performing Echocardiography studies