Echo Technologist Lead

CommonSpirit Health•Hot Springs, AR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. You will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data while ensuring patient comfort. To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

Requirements

Bachelors Other or equivalent from a four year college or technical school and at least 5 years of experience in cardiac sonography, upon hire
Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, within 12 - months or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Nice To Haves

Previous Leadership experience

Responsibilities

Conduct M-Mode, 2D, color flow Doppler, stress echos, and transesophageal echos (TEE); prepare patients, report significant findings to physicians, and administer IV contrast or pharmaceutical agents as directed.
Inspect and troubleshoot echo equipment, manage supply efficiency, and accurately track procedural logs, billing charges, and productivity reports.
Coordinate care across clinics, hospitals, and outreach services, foster a collaborative team environment, and serve as a preceptor for training cardiovascular ultrasound technicians.
Assist with updating policy and procedure manuals, support capital budget development, and provide learning opportunities for outreach programs.
Participate in continuing education programs and maintain required Continuing Medical Education credits (10 CME hours/year or 30 every 3 years).