Echo Technologist

Make a Difference in Patient Care with a Leading Healthcare System

CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Echo Technologist to join our team. With over 20 million patient encounters annually across 24 states, we are committed to building a healthier future for all. If you are passionate about providing high-quality patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role:

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will perform a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound tests, including M-mode, 2-dimensional, color flow doppler, stress/wall motion digital analysis, and transesophageal echocardiography. You will play a vital role in providing accurate and timely information to physicians, contributing to effective patient care and treatment plans.

• Perform cardiovascular ultrasound procedures, including M-Mode, 2-D, Color Flow Doppler, Stress/echo (TM and pharmaceutical), and Transesophageal Echo.
• Prepare patients for ultrasound procedures and provide them with relevant information.
• Document sampling for permanent records and physician analysis.
• Promptly report significant findings to physicians.
• Administer parenteral contrast agents and oral/parenteral pharmaceutical agents (after appropriate training and at the direction of the physician).
• Maintain equipment and supplies, promptly reporting any malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate logs of echo studies performed and charges.
• Participate in outreach activities and assist with other Heart Station Services as indicated.
• Serve as a preceptor for in-training cardiovascular ultrasound technicians.
• Contribute to a congenial work environment and provide in-service programs to nursing and other departments as needed.

• Minimum of two years of college with emphasis in medical sciences and mathematics.
• Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours of in-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography upon hire.
• Meets minimal qualifications for eligibility for registration as an Echocardiographic Technician.
• Working knowledge of physics as applied to ultrasound, cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy, and equipment/instrumentation for recording and display of echocardiographic studies.
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) certification within 30 days of hire

Licensure/Certification (Required within 12 months of hire):

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of three years of clinical experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.