Cardiac Ultrasound Technician

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

MD Anderson Cancer Center has a Cardiac Ultrasound Technician opportunity in its Cardiology Laboratory department. The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience performing echocardiography testing.

Shift : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs all modalities of echocardiography, including assessment : 2D, M-Mode, Color flow and continuous wave doppler, Stress echocardiography, Pharmacological stress echocardiography, Transesophageal echocardiograms. Must be able to analyze patient's clinical history, identify the purpose of the examination, and expand the examination as necessary to answer the clinical questions.

Performs quantitative analysis of Echocardiographic studies, including : systolic function (ejection fraction and wall motion analysis), diastolic function, pulmonary pressure, hemodynamic assessment, assessment of valvular abnormalities, changes in gradients, and critical values.

Prepares equipment for procedures to be performed. Cleans and disinfects equipment following patient use. Maintains equipment cleaning logs.

Participates in the collection and documentation of quality assurance information. Reports critical values immediately once identified.

Adheres to laboratory policies and procedures, safety rules, and infection control policies.

EDUCATION

Required : High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred : Associates degree

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

Required : 1) Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). 2) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) -or- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Preferred : None

EXPERIENCE

Required : Two years of experience in performing echocardiography testing. With preferred degree, no experience required.

Preferred : Two years of experience in performing echocardiography testing.

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.