Cardiac Echo Technologist: Advanced Heart Imaging

Northwest Healthcare; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Sahuarita, AZ seeks an Echo Technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies, using independent judgment to obtain clear images for physician evaluation while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

You will operate 2-D imaging, M-mode and Doppler, assist with TEEs, document results in the EMR, maintain equipment readiness, and collaborate with cardiology and imaging teams; 1–3 years' experience in echocardiography is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies using 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler.
• Assumes patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, including positioning and monitoring.
• Acquires stress echo and Dobutamine images within required time frames.
• Assists physicians with TEEs, ensuring imaging quality and patient safety.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas for patient care.
• Documents preliminary reports and patient information in the EMR.
• Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before procedures.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to communicate patient conditions during procedures.

Skills

2-D imaging

M-mode tracings

Doppler techniques

Cardiac anatomy understanding

Patient safety & comfort

EMR documentation

Communication & teamwork

Infection control

Ultrasound equipment operation

Education

RDMS

RDCS (preferred)

RCS (preferred)

BCLS (within 7 days)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

EMR systems

Job description

Northwest Healthcare in Sahuarita, AZ seeks an Echo Technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies, using independent judgment to obtain clear images for physician evaluation while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

You will operate 2-D imaging, M-mode and Doppler, assist with TEEs, document results in the EMR, maintain equipment readiness, and collaborate with cardiology and imaging teams; 1–3 years' experience in echocardiography is required.