Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiograph)

$63,833 - $82,994/Yr

Dha Group - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiograph) is responsible for providing complex cardiac echocardiographic studies and assisting in invasive diagnostic procedures. This role involves operating ultrasound equipment, performing stress tests, and ensuring high-quality examinations while maintaining patient cooperation. The technician also oversees the organization of patient medical information and coordinates training for medical staff in echocardiography techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex cardiac echocardiographic studies including two-, three-, and four-dimensional scanning.
• Perform pharmacologic and exercise stress testing, tracking and logging all studies.
• Oversee the organization, filing, and retrieval of cardiology patient medical information.
• Report on studies performed, communicating critical results and ultrasound processes to patients.
• Set up, adjust, and maintain ultrasound equipment for optimal examination quality.
• Modify examination types based on pathology discovered during procedures.
• Assist cardiologists in invasive diagnostic procedures such as intravenous contrast injection and trans-esophageal echocardiography.
• Coordinate and demonstrate advanced sonography training protocols for medical staff.

Requirements

• Must possess a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification or equivalent.
• One year of specialized experience in operating or supervising echocardiograph equipment.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in supervising echocardiography operations.
• Advanced certification in cardiac sonography.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities