Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Cardiology General
CHRISTUS Health · Alexandria, LA
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 6, 2026
Job Description
Description
Summary:
Perform quality diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independent of supervision and responds to the cardiologists input as appropriate. Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned. Promotes teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.
- Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.
- Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation. Checks weekly for needed supplies.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of of the patient.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma required
- Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred
Experience
- Two years of experience in cardiology field preferred
- Experience with stress testing is preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI within (18 months OR 1 year) of hire preferred
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Skills:
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Communication Skills, Disease, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Echocardiography, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Medical Assistance, Patient Care, RCS (Revision Control System), Stress Testing, Ultrasound
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CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Healthcare Services
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1999
Website:
http://www.christushealth.org/
Summary:
Perform quality diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independent of supervision and responds to the cardiologists input as appropriate. Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned. Promotes teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.
- Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.
- Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation. Checks weekly for needed supplies.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of of the patient.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma required
- Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred
Experience
- Two years of experience in cardiology field preferred
- Experience with stress testing is preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI within (18 months OR 1 year) of hire preferred
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Skills:
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Communication Skills, Disease, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Echocardiography, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Medical Assistance, Patient Care, RCS (Revision Control System), Stress Testing, Ultrasound
undefined:
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Healthcare Services
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1999
Website:
http://www.christushealth.org/
Additional Details
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- US
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