Echocardiographer

Duties: Job Summary:
The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures.
-He/she also assists a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures.
-Additionally, the position is responsible for complete knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
-Performs echocardiograms including 2-D M-Mode, color flow imaging, stress echo, TEE, and doppler studies. Has knowledge of Strain and 3D echocardiography.
-Obtains patient history and performs procedures as ordered.
-Helps patients onto and off bed.
-Notifies supervisor in cases of acute or life-threatening abnormalities. Communicates abnormal studies directly to the cardiologist.
-Obtains digital acquisition and storage of echo study for physician interpretation.
-Transports equipment to the patient's room for bedside studies.
-Calibrates, cleans, and maintains equipment and reports breakdowns and supply needs.
-Completes and processes billing charge requisition, log books, worksheets and reports.
-Cleans and prepares room for the next patient. Maintains a clean and safe environment.
-Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique and principles of isolation according to policy and procedure.
-Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
-Adheres to the accrediting standards and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
-Assists in training of new employees in the cost center.
-Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitoring.
-Performs other tasks as assigned.
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Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
-Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques.
-Must document at least 15 hours of echocardiography related continuing education over a period of three (3) years. All hours must be relevant to echocardiography.
-Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.


Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred.
-Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.
Shift 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Monday - Friday
No weekends. No Holidays. No On call.


Must have at least 2 years of experience.
Education: Required Education:
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography with RDMS or RDCS.


Preferred Education:
-N/A


Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification.
-Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of hire.


Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred.
-Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.
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Languages: English Read Write Speak Certifications & Licenses: BLS - AHA
RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer)

Skills:
Required

• ECOCARDIOGRAPHER

Start Date: 07/13/2026 Hours Per Week: 40.00 Hours Per Day: 8.00 Schedule Notes: Shift 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Monday - Friday No weekends. No Holidays. No On call. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Days Per Week: 5.00


PeopleSoft Position ID: 00116814 Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Float Requirements: On Call Work: NOR - No On-Call Required Client Approved RTO: Min. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Local Rate: $