Internal Agency Echo-US Tech - Internal Agency - Day/Evening Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Agency Echo-US Tech performs echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures independently or under the direct supervision of a physician. The technologist follows established medical-care standards, policies, and protocols and uses anatomical positioning and knowledge of physiology to produce optimal sonographic images while prioritizing patient welfare, confidentiality, and comfort. The role includes performing echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasounds in outlying clinics.

The position is based at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri, within the Central Staffing Office. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with varied day and evening 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

• Graduate, or be graduation-eligible after successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies, from an approved medical sonography school; experience may substitute for formal medical sonography education for applicants who have not completed a formal program.
• One year of dedicated ultrasound experience, or no experience if the education requirement is fulfilled.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of current diagnostic technical information.
• Proficiency using computers and computer systems.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Before the start date, hold one of the following: (PE)(RDCS), (PE)(RDMS), (AE)(RDCS), (AE)(RDMS), (RCS)(CCI), ARDMS (AB), ARDMS (OB/GY), or RVT.
• Obtain BLS within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of dedicated sonography imaging experience.
• Echo registry within one year of graduation from a cardiac ultrasound program or within two years of the start date of cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures independently or under a physician’s direct supervision.
• Follow established ultrasound/sonography standards of care, policies, and protocols.
• Use anatomical positioning and knowledge of physiology to produce optimal sonographic imaging.
• Prioritize patient welfare, confidentiality, and comfort during procedures.
• Perform echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasounds in outlying clinics.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits, retirement with employer match, and other benefits for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus.
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.
• Up to $1.50 certification pay.
• Career ladder opportunity of up to $5,000.
• $25 per hour float pay.

What This Job Offers

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