Cardiac Echo Technologist (PRN) — Flexible Benefits

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a PRN Echocardiography Technician to perform diagnostic echocardiography on adult or pediatric patients, ensuring image quality and patient safety.

Completion of an echocardiography program and relevant licenses are required; no prior experience is necessary. The role involves maintaining equipment, adhering to standards, and supporting the Cardiology department in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Echosonography program.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, records patient test results and reports results.
• Monitors patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Maintains adequate supplies and verifies all equipment is in proper working condition; reports deficiencies and failures.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of an Echosonography program

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a PRN Echocardiography Technician to perform diagnostic echocardiography on adult or pediatric patients, ensuring image quality and patient safety.

Completion of an echocardiography program and relevant licenses are required; no prior experience is necessary. The role involves maintaining equipment, adhering to standards, and supporting the Cardiology department in a fast-paced hospital setting.