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Echo Tech
Job in
Longview, Gregg County, Texas, 75606, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Longview Regional Medical Center
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Cardiology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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What We Offer- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Matching 401(k)
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Additional perks and discounts
- Education Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
The Echo Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to procedures. The Echo Technologist collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports to support effective patient care.
Essential Functions- Performs echo cardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines.
- Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, ensuring proper positioning and monitoring during exams.
- Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less.
- Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure.
- Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care.
- Accurately documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining confidentiality.
- Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before conducting procedures, adhering to patient safety protocols.
- Collaborates with healthcare teams, providing information about patient conditions or changes during procedures to ensure timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
- Demonstrates competency in age‑specific care, adapting imaging techniques to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of each patient.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in echo cardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques.
- Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively, adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols.
- Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
- RDMS – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required
- BCLS – Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required
- RDCS – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred or
- RCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred
To Apply, please email
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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