Echo Technologist - Echocardiography South - Full Time

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Independently, or under the direct supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures consistent with the established standard of medical care in ultrasound/sonography, following policies and protocols using established anatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum sonographic imaging, while keeping patient welfare, confidentiality and comfort a top priority. Join a highly collaborative Echo Department at Cox South, a 563-bed Level I Trauma Center, where you’ll work alongside expert cardiologists, experienced sonographers, and dedicated nurses in a dynamic cardiovascular environment. Perform a variety of cardiac imaging studies across inpatient and outpatient settings while supporting advanced procedures, including: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), Dobutamine and exercise stress testing, Definity contrast and saline bubble studies. You’ll work with advanced technology, including: Philips Epiq ultrasound machines, EPIC EMR with Apollo structured reporting, Lumedx CardioPAC imaging systems. Our workflow follows ACR guidelines, with a balanced pace of approximately one exam per hour.

Requirements

Required: Graduate or graduation eligible (successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies – not able to walk until next graduation date) of an approved school of medical sonography. Experience may be substituted for applicants that have not successfully completed a formal education program in medical sonography (see “Experience”).
Required: One year dedicated ultrasound experience OR No experience required with fulfillment of education requirement
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of current diagnostic technical information.
Proficient in using computers and computer systems.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
(PE)(RDCS) or (PE)(RDMS) or (AE)(RDCS) or (AE)(RDMS) or (RCS)(CCI) or ARDMS (AB), (OB/GY) or RVT before start date.
Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire date

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Two years dedicated sonography imaging experience
Preferred: Echo registry within 1 year of graduation from cardiac ultrasound program or within 2 years of cross-training start date
Pediatric experience is highly valued, as inpatient cases may include neonatal patients.

Responsibilities

Perform Echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures consistent with the established standard of medical care in ultrasound/sonography, following policies and protocols using established anatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum sonographic imaging, while keeping patient welfare, confidentiality and comfort a top priority.
Perform a variety of cardiac imaging studies across inpatient and outpatient settings while supporting advanced procedures, including: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), Dobutamine and exercise stress testing, Definity contrast and saline bubble studies.