Cardiac Echo Technologist — Diagnostic Ultrasound Specialist

Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Bakersfield seeks a skilled Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and support cardiovascular diagnoses. You will operate ultrasound equipment, ensuring patient comfort and high-quality cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities include selecting proper probes, transmitting images to PACS, and troubleshooting equipment while maintaining clear communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Technologist will have graduated from nationally recognized Cardiac Echo ultrasound program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience performing 2-D, M-Mode, and Color Flow Doppler Echoes on adults.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing cardiovascular conditions.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data.
• Transmits digital images to the PACS system for archiving and retrieval of patient information.
• Select appropriate probes to obtain optimal results for cardiologist interpretation.
• Troubleshoot equipment to identify possible failures and report issues promptly.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

2-D Echo

M-Mode

Color Flow Doppler

PACS image transfer

Effective communication

Education

Cardiac Echo ultrasound program graduate

Tools

CPR certification

Registries: CCI/RDCS

Job description

Mercy Hospital Bakersfield seeks a skilled Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and support cardiovascular diagnoses. You will operate ultrasound equipment, ensuring patient comfort and high-quality cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities include selecting proper probes, transmitting images to PACS, and troubleshooting equipment while maintaining clear communication with the care team.