Echo Tech PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Sahuarita, AZ

About The Position

The Echo Technologist performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear, accurate images for physician evaluation. The role is responsible for patient identification, safety, comfort, and proper monitoring during procedures. The technologist collaborates with healthcare teams and provides documentation and information to support timely physician evaluation and patient care. The position performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, and acquires Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to benchmark standards. It also assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), maintains equipment and work areas, and documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record while maintaining confidentiality. The technologist adapts care and imaging techniques to patients’ age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs. Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is an 18-bed neighborhood hospital with medical/surgical inpatient beds, two operating rooms, and a 14-bed emergency room. The hospital describes its focus as providing safe, patient-centered community care and fostering a fun, collaborative culture. It is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography.
Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques.
Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and healthcare-team collaboration.
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively while following infection control and patient safety protocols.
Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer), or graduation from a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE, or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology.
BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification within the first 7 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) certification.
RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, according to departmental standards and physician guidelines.
Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, including proper positioning and monitoring.
Acquire quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less.
Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety.
Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas so they are organized and available for patient care.
Document preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information accurately in the electronic medical record while maintaining confidentiality.
Verify patient identity, orders, and consents before procedures and follow patient safety protocols.
Collaborate with healthcare teams and communicate patient conditions or changes during procedures to support timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
Demonstrate competency in age-specific care and adapt imaging techniques to patients’ physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.