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

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is hiring an Internal Agency Echo-US Tech for its Central Staffing Office, based at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri. The role performs echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures independently or under a physician’s direct supervision. The technologist follows established medical-care standards, policies, protocols, anatomical positioning, and physiology to produce optimum sonographic images while prioritizing patient welfare, confidentiality, and comfort. The role includes performing echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasounds in outlying clinics. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with varied day and evening hours in 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts on a rotating work shift. Qualified candidates may receive $25 per hour in float pay, a sign-on bonus of up to $4,000, up to 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off, a relocation bonus of up to $3,000, certification pay of up to $1.50, and access to a career ladder offering up to $5,000. CoxHealth lists medical, vision, dental, and retirement with employer match among its benefits for employees working 20 or more hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of, or graduation-eligible from, an approved school of medical sonography. Graduation eligibility requires successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies; applicants cannot walk until the next graduation date.
One year of dedicated ultrasound experience, or no experience if the education requirement is fulfilled. Experience may substitute for applicants who have not completed a formal medical sonography education program.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of current diagnostic technical information.
Proficiency using computers and computer systems.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, prioritization, 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 listed credentials: (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 cross-training start date.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures independently or under the direct supervision of a physician.
Follow established standards of medical care, policies, and protocols, using appropriate anatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum sonographic images.
Prioritize patient welfare, confidentiality, and comfort during procedures.
Perform echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasounds in outlying clinics.