Echo Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Sherwood, AR

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About The Position

Where You’ll Work CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies. 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

• Minimum of two years college with emphasis in medicalsciences and mathematics., upon hire
• Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours ofin-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography, 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

• Minimum of three years clinical experience in cardiovascular ultrasound

Responsibilities

• Performs Cardiovascular Ultrasound Procedures
• Provides patient/family with information regarding procedure
• Correctly prepares patient for ultrasound procedure
• Communicates with patient, families, physician, other department and department members maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor
• Maintains Equipment and Supplies
• Maintains accurate log of echo studies performed
• Maintains accurate log of charges for echo studies performed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree