Cardiac Echo Tech: TEE/TTE Imaging Specialist

Trinityhealth; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health seek a skilled cardiac sonographer to perform echocardiograms (TEE/TTE) across multiple sites. The role requires attention to detail, patient identification, and adherence to IAC and ASE guidelines while supporting imaging resources regionally.

The position emphasizes teamwork and independent work, with travel up to 10% within the region, and ongoing professional development through orientation and continuing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as cardiac sonographer through CCI or ARDMS registry within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of formal cardiac sonography training program highly preferred.
• Knowledge of ultrasound techniques, principles and procedures.
• Competence with equipment preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Participates in orientation, continuing education and updates, and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Performance of echocardiograms (TEE, TTE) for inpatient and outpatient adults.
• Interdepartmental collaboration for timely completion of studies.
• Administer ultrasound contrast agent per ASE guidelines.
• Participation in the Quality Improvement Program for the department.
• Properly identifies patients and orients them to procedure(s); comply with IAC standards and guidelines; maintain equipment per manufacturer guidelines; demonstrate flexibility and teamwork; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound techniques

Cardiac scanning

BLS certification

Equipment competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cardiac sonography certification (CCI/ARDMS)

Formal cardiac sonography training program

BLS certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health seek a skilled cardiac sonographer to perform echocardiograms (TEE/TTE) across multiple sites. The role requires attention to detail, patient identification, and adherence to IAC and ASE guidelines while supporting imaging resources regionally.

The position emphasizes teamwork and independent work, with travel up to 10% within the region, and ongoing professional development through orientation and continuing education.