Cardiac Echo Technologist — Advanced Imaging & Stress Echo

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies, including M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, and stress imaging, while assisting with transesophageal procedures.

The role requires RDCS certification and an associate degree, with responsibilities spanning image acquisition, data entry, and quality control to ensure ICAEL standards are met.

Qualifications

• RDCS certification through ARDMS; eligible or certified.
• PA driver's license may be required.
• Minimum associate degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Positions patients and performs ultrasound imaging per ICAEL protocol.
• Assists cardiologist with TEE and stress imaging.
• Maintains safety and infection control; performs quality control procedures.
• Cleans equipment including probes and maintains supplies.
• Recognizes need for contrast imaging and may administer if trained and competent.
• Operates ultrasound systems and enters demographic data into the database.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

RDCS certification

CPR certification

Patient positioning

Infection control

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Ultrasound systems operation

ICAEL protocol knowledge

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies, including M-Mode, 2D, Doppler, and stress imaging, while assisting with transesophageal procedures.

The role requires RDCS certification and an associate degree, with responsibilities spanning image acquisition, data entry, and quality control to ensure ICAEL standards are met.