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Hours of Work :

M-F and weekend coverage

Days Of Week :

Variable hours with call

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

Under the direction of the supervisor of non-invasive cardiology, the echo team performs all echocardiograms to include 2D, M-Mode, color Doppler, pulse wave Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, transesophageal echocardiogram, stress echo and other related examinations according to established standards an practices at a high technical level.

Your Job Requirements:

+ Graduate from an associate degree echo program and/or an accredited echo training program preferred High School Diploma and/or GED

+ Current American Heart Association ACLS preferred

+ Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association required

+ RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) required

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills

+ Experience with equipment including Philips ie33 and EPIQ, TEE probes (to include the sterilization process), and Epic preferred

+ Typing and computer skills preferred

+ Work Experience: 1 year hospital experience preferred

Job Summary:

+ Category B: Employee with patient care impact

+ FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Roles:

+ Assures proper patient identification and safety.

+ Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient.

+ Demonstrates understanding of universal precautions.

+ Demonstrates understanding of role in fire and disaster.

+ Participates in mandatory programs

+ Maintains organized and clean working environment.

+ Completes forms/records/logs accurately and maintains logs/records for procedures completed for billing.

+ Prepares echocardiographic worksheet for physicians review and interpretation.

+ Supports department Quality Assurance process through accurate, timely and complete data collection.

+ Demonstrates ability to work independently and maintains positive professional relationships with peers, physicians and customers.

+ Is able to complete assignments independently, to work as a team and can take instruction from supervisors, patients and vendors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

+ Resolves conflict and utilize chain of command to help drive appropriate outcomes.

+ Demonstrates sound knowledge in response to STAT calls and demonstrates the ability to prioritize both STAT and routine orders.

+ Demonstrates technical proficiency in all echo procedures.

+ Can utilize critical thinking skills to assess the patient’s condition to provide any additional views that will assist the cardiologist in the care/treatment.

+ Manages supplies and forms within the budget.

+ Participates in required and continuing educations. Attends or completes all mandatory facility and departmental education requirements.

+ Responsible for patient preparation to include assessing compliance with NPO status, patient transport, placement of electrodes, placement of blood pressure cuff, presence of IV access if needed, secures the use of EKG monitoring equipment, remains with patient at all times, offers assistance under the director of an RN, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Age Specific Care:

+ Children 12+ years – 18 years

+ Adults 18+ years – 35 years

+ Adults 65+ years

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 262-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties in North Texas. We are an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center certified by The Joint Commission. We also were the first in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to receive the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses PRISM Award® for exemplary practice of medical-surgical units. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all individuals. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors 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 Maternal Facility for perinatal care

+ Level III Trauma Center

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025

+ Great Place to Work® Certified™, 2025

+ Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025

+ PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024

+ PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024

+ PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.