Cardiac Echo Technologist — Diagnostic Imaging Expert

CHI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent is seeking an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and related cardiovascular ultrasound studies.

You will operate ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality cardiac images and data while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Candidates should have strong cardiac anatomy knowledge, technical proficiency, and excellent communication to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years college with emphasis in medical sciences and mathematics.
• Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours in-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography.
• 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 and
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 30 Days

Responsibilities

• Performs all diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound testing including M-Mode, two dimensional, color flow mapping, cardiac Doppler, echo stress testing, trans-esophageal echo, stress testing, EKG, and Holter application.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound procedures.
• Recognizes and promptly reports significant findings to physicians.
• Maintains echo equipment and accurate log of echo procedures performed

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

M-Mode echo

Color flow mapping

Doppler imaging

Education

Two-year college in medical sciences & mathematics

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) or equivalent

18 contact hours in clinical Echocardiography

Job description

CHI St. Vincent is seeking an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and related cardiovascular ultrasound studies.

You will operate ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality cardiac images and data while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Candidates should have strong cardiac anatomy knowledge, technical proficiency, and excellent communication to provide exceptional diagnostic services.