Cardiac Echo Technologist — Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging

Catholic Health Initiatives; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent is seeking an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures and capture high-quality cardiac images. You will operate ultrasound equipment daily, ensure patient comfort, and provide clear information to patients and families about procedures.

Successful candidates will have strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, proficient imaging skills, and excellent communication to support accurate diagnoses and quality patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years college with emphasis in medical sciences and mathematics, and five years experience as Echocardiographic technologist.
• Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours of in-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography, upon hire
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) within 12 months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer within 12 months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo within 12 months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo within 12 months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo within 12 months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer within 12 months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo within 12 months or
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 30 Days

Responsibilities

• Performs Cardiovascular Ultrasound Procedures
• Provides patient/ family with information regarding procedure
• Correctly prepares patient for ultrasound procedures
• Evaluates equipment for safety, troubleshoots problems and promptly reports malfunctions
• Maintains echo equipment
• Maintains accurate log of echo procedures performed
• Correctly charges for procedures performed

Skills

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Ultrasound imaging proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI)

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

RDCS Adult Echo

RDCS Fetal Echo

RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer)

RDMS Fetal Echo

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

CHI St. Vincent is seeking an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures and capture high-quality cardiac images. You will operate ultrasound equipment daily, ensure patient comfort, and provide clear information to patients and families about procedures.

Successful candidates will have strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, proficient imaging skills, and excellent communication to support accurate diagnoses and quality patient care in a busy clinical setting.