Echo Technologist Lead

We are offering a $10000 Sign On Bonus to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements.

St. Lukes Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin TX paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Lukes Health provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Lukes Health and a team of specialized physicians focused on General and Interventional Cardiology Sports Medicine and Orthopedics including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Under the guidance of the Market Director of Respiratory Services established departmental policies and procedures and specific instructions the Echo Tech Lead provides diagnostic testing and therapies assigned that include echocardiograms pulmonary function studies EEGs Cardiac Stress Testing and Holter-Monitoring. Maintains patient safety through attention to detail equipment safety checks adherence to department policies and effective communication with physicians staff and patients. Provides patient orientation procedure explanation and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Cardiopulmonary department. Responsible for proper maintenance of equipment accreditation and Departmental Performance Improvement.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Provides diagnostic test to individuals in all age categories including geriatric adult and adolescents to aid in diagnosing disease processes.
2. Practices as a member of the healthcare team in a manner for which the main consideration is the patients physicians peers visitors and other professionals. Works in all patient care areas including critical and non-critical locations.
3. Works to reflect the highest achievable quality as defined by departmental and professional standards.
4. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission vision and values of CHI St Lukes Health-Memorial.
5. Participates in hospital/departmental quality projects that enhance their skills and patient care outcomes.
6. Participates in hospital/departmental educational programs as required.
7. Demonstrates willingness to follow the chain of command regularly channels suggestions criticisms and questions to the appropriate person.
8. Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
9. Regularly practices aseptic techniques and utilizes Universal Precautions.
10. Provides the requesting physician with preliminary findings based on diagnostic criteria established for each procedure.
11. Demonstrates willingness to follow the chain of command regularly channels suggestions criticisms and questions to the appropriate person.
12. Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Education Required

Associates degree or Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program

Licensure/Certification

Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Vascular Sonographer

BLS certification (through an approved AHA program)

Experience Required

2 years