Echocardiography Technologist
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

Echo Tech (Radiology) - Travel Position

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Perform quality diagnostic echocardiography procedures independently, responding appropriately to cardiologists' input. Responsible for related tasks as assigned and promoting team-building within the service line and departments. Communication and behavior must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine echocardiograms to evaluate possible heart defects or disease.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Perform stress echocardiograms to evaluate coronary artery disease.
• Notify physicians daily for exam interpretation and check weekly for needed supplies.
• Provide patient care that meets age-specific and developmental needs, adapting assessment and treatment accordingly.
• Adhere to core organizational values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

• 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Rotating weekend every 5th week
• On-call one week every 5th week
• Patient volume: 6-8 echocardiograms per day

Required Qualifications

• Echo Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Echo Technologist experience within the last year
• High School Diploma
• BLS certification
• Certification as DCS, RCS, or RDMS
• Certification through ARDMS or CCI

Additional Information

• Patient population primarily adult echo with occasional pediatric telemetry
• Temp-to-perm possibility

No prior travel experience requirement specified.