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Sonographer Job in Alexandria, Louisiana

Echocardiogram Technician Registered-Cardiology-Full Time

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:Sonographer

Location:Alexandria, Louisiana, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

Position requires considerable technical ability, experience and judgment to perform cardiovascular ultrasound and evaluate the quality of data for Cardiologist interpretation. Must have substantial knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular disease, dynamics of blood flow, Doppler and color flow imaging techniques. Expected to have a detailed understanding of ultrasound instrumentation, cardiovascular physiology and pathology, hemodynamics and the ability to relate these findings into clinically meaningful data.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Requirements:

  • Educational training in Non-invasive Cardiology areas; basic arrhythmia and advanced arrhythmia training preferred.
  • 2 years of experience in the field of Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Non-invasive procedures.
  • Must have one of the following certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) granted by ARDMS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) granted by CCI, Registered Vascular Sonographer granted by ARDMS or CCI, with at least two (2) years of echo experience.
  • Current BLS

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time


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CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.