Perform a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, including 2-D imaging and Doppler recordings, to provide accurate images for physician evaluation. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and maintain detailed documentation in electronic medical records.
Requirements summary
Requires 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography and certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or graduation from an accredited program. BCLS certification is required within the first 7 days of employment, with RDCS or RCS certifications preferred.
Echo Technologist are eligible for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment!
Why You’ll Love Working Here!
My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
Eligible for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment!
Job Summary
The Echo Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to procedures. The Echo Technologist collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports to support effective patient care.
Schedule: Full-Time, Days
Qualifications
• 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required
Licenses and Certifications
RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required
BCLS - Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required
RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred or
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred
Essential Functions
Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines.
Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, ensuring proper positioning and monitoring during exams.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Sick Time
Employee Assistance Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
401(k) With Employer Match
Long-Term Care Insurance
Student Loan Repayment
Educational Support
Reward And Recognition Programs
Licensure And Certification Reimbursement
Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less.
Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure.
Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care.
Accurately documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining confidentiality.
Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before conducting procedures, adhering to patient safety protocols.
Collaborates with healthcare teams, providing information about patient conditions or changes during procedures to ensure timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
Demonstrates competency in age-specific care, adapting imaging techniques to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of each patient.
