Echo Tech PRN

Community Health Systems • 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 ensures patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification before procedures, and collaborates with healthcare teams to support high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care.

The position performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, and assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs). It also acquires Stress Echo and Dobutamine images in accordance with benchmark standards. The technologist prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas; documents preliminary reports, results, and patient information in the electronic medical record; and communicates relevant patient information to healthcare teams and reading cardiologists. The role requires age-specific care and adherence to departmental standards, physician guidelines, patient safety protocols, infection control practices, and organizational policies. Regular and reliable attendance is expected.

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 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 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 within the first 7 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, following departmental standards and physician guidelines.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, including proper positioning and monitoring.
• Acquire Stress Echo and Dobutamine images to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), supporting 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.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and communicate patient conditions or changes during procedures to support timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
• Adapt imaging techniques to meet patients’ age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed