Job Description
Performs and monitors echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) procedures. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.
Responsibilities
- Performs Echocardiograms using a departmental protocol for obtaining images.
- Assists with TEE's and stress testing, providing images that support the physician's ability to diagnose patients appropriately.
- Identifies problems & implements appropriate interventions, including reporting critical values.
- Sets priorities for completion of studies based on acuity, patient preference and/or the coordination of care with nursing and other ancillary services.
- Provides EKG and Holter Services when Echo workload permits.
- Obtains EKGs that reflect appropriate lead placement, minimal artifact, and correct patient information. Set's up and scans Holter Monitors, providing tracings that support the physician's ability to diagnose patients appropriately.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Graduate of accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School/Associate Degree
Experience
Required: 6 months in clinical setting
Preferred: 2 years
Certifications
Required: Registry eligible and BLS.
Preferred: RDMS or RDCS
About Us
Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.
At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
About the Team
Our mission at Baptist Medical Network within the Baptist Health System is to be the premier healthcare organization in South Texas by providing high-quality, compassionate care that exceeds our community's expectations. Our footprint spans across 12 counties with diverse multi-specialty providers who are dedicated to using their expertise and talents to strengthen our growing partnership within the surrounding communities.
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