Summary:

This professional should possess and be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all aspects of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography on all patient populations, as appropriate. This individual should also be competent with any other specialized echocardiography procedures (i.e., stress echocardiography) that are performed at his/her home campus. He/she should be able to maintain accurate records that reflect patient care. This individual should be competent to perform other cardiopulmonary procedures (i.e., EKGs, etc.) and should assist in performing these procedures, as needed. This person will use communication and available resources to promote quality and cost-efficient patient care. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides physical and developmental age-appropriate care for all age groups, ranging from neonate to adults with or without congenital defects
• This includes the implementation of safety measures and selection of appropriate equipment and supplies, depending on the physical and developmental age
• Must be able to learn and adapt to a variety of echo equipment, software, and protocols

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required.
• A.D., or higher, in Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Science, or other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on training and has attended at least one formal training seminar (i.e., Owen Brown) for echocardiography.
• BLS required.
• ARDS or CCI Echo Credential required.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.

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