Echocardiograph Technologist

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX Salary Range: $88,583 to $104,215 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summary Cardiac sonographers, or echocardiographers, use non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. The Echocardiograph technologist should have excellent communication skills in order to convey scientific information on patient condition and diagnostics to doctors, should have good bedside manner for dealing with patients and professional attitude with Physicians, colleagues and ancillary staff. Report to Clinic Manager and include Medical Director in all technical aspects of the job. Job Duties Images the heart to evaluate chamber size, valve function and blood flow. Reviews patient files and must be familiar with most cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify abnormalities and alert Physicians for any life-threatening conditions. Explains procedures to patients. Maintains ultrasound equipment and exam rooms clean at all times/keeps the rooms stocked with linens. Performs Trans-thoracic echo, stress echo, echo oncology. Reviews/performs the echo for different research teams and follow their protocol. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate\'s degree from an accredited training program through an accredited institution. Three years of relevant experience. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biological science with emphasis on anatomy and physiology. Familiarity with EPIC and Digi Sonics system. Familiarity with Echo Lab Accreditation Process. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr