Echo Technologist

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

12h

About The Position

The Echo Technologist performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures using independent judgment to obtain clear, accurate images for physician evaluation. The role ensures patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification before and during procedures, and collaborates with healthcare teams to support high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care. The technologist performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, and acquires Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to benchmark standards. The role also assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), prepares and maintains equipment and work areas, and documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record while maintaining confidentiality. The position requires age-specific care and adapting imaging techniques to patients’ physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs. Other duties, regular and reliable attendance, and compliance with policies and standards are also required.

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 adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols.
Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) 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) certification within the first 7 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) certification preferred.
RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, in accordance with departmental standards and physician guidelines.
Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, including proper positioning and monitoring.
Acquire quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to benchmark standards, obtaining post-exercise images within 60 seconds or less.
Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety.
Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas so they are organized and readily 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, following patient safety protocols.
Collaborate with healthcare teams and communicate patient conditions or changes during procedures to support timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
Provide age-specific care and adapt imaging techniques to patients’ physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.