Echo Tech PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Crestview, FL

2d

About The Position

The Echo Technologist performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. The role supports patient safety and comfort, verifies patient identification, and collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports for patient care.

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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively while following infection-control and patient-safety protocols.
• Competence with 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).
• RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer).

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, following departmental standards and physician guidelines.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, including appropriate positioning and monitoring.
• Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to benchmark standards, obtaining post-exercise images within 60 seconds or less.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), supporting optimal imaging and patient safety.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas for patient care.
• Documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record while maintaining confidentiality.
• Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before procedures, following patient safety protocols.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams and communicates patient conditions or changes during procedures to support timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
• Adapts imaging techniques to the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of patients of different ages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Flexible scheduling with control over the schedule.
• Premium hourly pay rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed