Echo Technologist - Echocardiography South - Full Time

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

23d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is seeking a qualified Echo Technologist to join their Echocardiography South team. This full-time position involves performing echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures independently or under physician supervision. The role requires adherence to established medical standards, policies, and protocols, prioritizing patient welfare, confidentiality, and comfort. The Echo Department at Cox South is a collaborative environment within a 563-bed Level I Trauma Center, working with expert cardiologists, experienced sonographers, and dedicated nurses. Responsibilities include performing various cardiac imaging studies, supporting advanced procedures like Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), Dobutamine and exercise stress testing, and Definity contrast and saline bubble studies. The technologist will utilize advanced technology such as Philips Epiq ultrasound machines, EPIC EMR with Apollo structured reporting, and Lumedx CardioPAC imaging systems. The workflow follows ACR guidelines with a balanced pace of approximately one exam per hour. The position offers flexible scheduling with 8- or 10-hour shifts, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to support structural heart procedures. A manageable call rotation and weekend rotation are also part of the role. Adult echo registration is required, and pediatric experience is highly valued.

Requirements

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.
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

Two years dedicated sonography imaging experience
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

Responsibilities

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.
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.