echo / vascular tech $5k sign on - Richardson, TX, United States - Methodist Health System

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    Hours of Work :
    40


    Days Of Week :
    5


    Work Shift :

    Job Description :

    Your Job:


    The primary purpose an Echo Tech is to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic techniques to perform routine, vascular, non-invasive procedures, and echocardiograms to include 2D, Color Doppler, Pulse Wave, and Stress.


    Your Job Requirements:

    • Registered or registry eligible as a Cardiac Sonographer.
    • Prefer two (2) years allied health program or two (2) years of college with biological sciences.
    • Ability to demonstrate competency in cardiovascular echocardiography
    • Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.

    Your Job Responsibilities:

    • Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
    • Confidentiality of clinic and patient information.
    • Correlates clinical history with the test to be performed.
    • Performs complete study including M MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
    • Prepares patients for examination and explains procedure to patients while performing studies.
    • Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goal and objectives.
    • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
    • Participates in reading with physician and contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
    • Maintains order cleanliness of all equipment and work area.
    • Consults with referring physician, regarding patient's previous history.
    • Perform other job duties as assigned.


    Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties.

    We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification.

    We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more.

    We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

    Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:


    • Magnet-designated hospital
    • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
    • Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
    • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
    • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
    • Level III Trauma Center