Echo Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees