Echocardiography Technologist

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

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About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring an Echocardiography Technologist for a full-time, day-shift position working Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The hiring range is $37.04 to $49.54 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law. Eligible shifts may receive differentials: weekday evening shifts receive an additional 10% plus $2.00 per hour; weekday night shifts receive an additional 15% plus $3.00 per hour; weekend day shifts receive an additional 10%; and weekend evening and night shifts receive an additional 21%.

The technologist sets up and adjusts equipment, performs routine and complex echocardiography studies, and assists with imaging procedures. The role requires recognizing relevant anatomy, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations; maintaining safety and quality standards; ensuring equipment functions properly; and submitting high-quality images and documentation to PACS. The technologist also helps maintain an orderly department and complies with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound.
• BLS Provider credential obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
• Obtain Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification from CCI within 12–24 months.
• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities using critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills; demonstrate integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Ability to establish appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Flexibility to take initiative and embrace opportunities for personal and organizational growth.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of practical experience as an echo-sonographer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist with a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Lock/tag out equipment when appropriate.
• Submit high-quality images and documentation to PACS promptly, including image quality and patient data/history.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed