Echo Tech
UT Health East Texas
- Location
- Onsite (Henderson, Texas)
- Employment
- Per Diem
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
UT Health East Texas is seeking an Echo Tech to perform ultrasound procedures for patients of all ages, assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. The role involves operating advanced diagnostic equipment within a people-first, mission-driven healthcare environment.
Skills
Ultrasound procedures
Echocardiography
Diagnostic imaging
Patient care
BLS certification
RDCS
RCS
Sterilization
Clinical knowledge
Diagnostic ultrasound equipment
Benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
Perks
- Tuition assistance
Full job details
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a PRN, Ultrasound Echo Tech in Henderson, 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 Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound healing center and an AASM-accredited sleep center.
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 diploma or equivalent.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Eligible.
- Qualified second year student from an Allied Health Echocardiography program doing PRN work only and has been proctored and signed off by the Echo Coordinator.
- Knowledge and ability to operate equipment and perform ultrasound procedures.
- One year experience hands-on technical skills.
- Knowledge and use of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to use equipment without direct supervision.
- Independent use of clinical knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of safety use, handling and storage of advanced sterilization products.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Echo registered in RDCS or RCS within six (6) months of hire date.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Allied Health degree in performing Echocardiography studies.