Echocardiogram Technician - Respiratory Cardiopulmonary

Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Echocardiogram Technician - Respiratory Cardiopulmonary at Christus Health summary: The Echocardiogram Technician independently performs diagnostic echocardiography procedures, including routine, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms, while assisting physicians and ensuring quality patient care. This role requires coordination with cardiologists, adherence to healthcare values, and maintaining proper supplies and certifications. Candidates should have ultrasound technology education and cardiology experience, with certifications preferred but not mandatory upon hire. Description Summary: Perform quality diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independent of supervision and responds to the cardiologists input as appropriate. Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned. Promotes teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease. • Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms. • Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease. • Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation. Checks weekly for needed supplies. • Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. • Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of of the patient. • Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare. • Associate is expected to be certified by ARDMS or CCI within 1 year of hire but not required. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred. Experience • Two years of experience in the cardiology field preferred. • Experience with stress testing is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • BLS Required. • DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI preferred. Work Type: Part Time Keywords: echocardiogram technician, cardiopulmonary, cardiovascular technologist, ultrasound technology, stress echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram, cardiology technician, diagnostic imaging, patient care, BLS certification

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