Hours of Work :
as needed, Variable and call required
Days Of Week :
7/Days week variable days and weekends
Work Shift :
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:
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Graduate from an associate degree echo program and/or an accredited echo training program preferred High School Diploma and/or GED
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Current American Heart Association ACLS preferred
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Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association required
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RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) required
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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Experience with equipment including Philips ie33 and EPIQ, TEE probes (to include the sterilization process), and Epic preferred
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Typing and computer skills preferred
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Work Experience: 1 year hospital experience preferred
Job Summary:
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Category B: Employee with patient care impact
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FLSA: Non-exempt
Job Roles:
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Assures proper patient identification and safety.
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Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient.
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Demonstrates understanding of universal precautions.
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Demonstrates understanding of role in fire and disaster.
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Participates in mandatory programs
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Maintains organized and clean working environment.
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Completes forms/records/logs accurately and maintains logs/records for procedures completed for billing.
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Prepares echocardiographic worksheet for physicians review and interpretation.
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Supports department Quality Assurance process through accurate, timely and complete data collection.
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Demonstrates ability to work independently and maintains positive professional relationships with peers, physicians and customers.
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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.
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Resolves conflict and utilize chain of command to help drive appropriate outcomes.
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Demonstrates sound knowledge in response to STAT calls and demonstrates the ability to prioritize both STAT and routine orders.
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Demonstrates technical proficiency in all echo procedures.
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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.
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Manages supplies and forms within the budget.
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Participates in required and continuing educations. Attends or completes all mandatory facility and departmental education requirements.
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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:
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Children 12+ years – 18 years
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Adults 18+ years – 35 years
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Adults 65+ years
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:
Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023)
With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.
Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.
