Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Technologist

Connecthcs; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Connecthcs represents a 600+ bed healthcare facility near Spartanburg, SC, seeking an Echo Tech to join the cardiovascular imaging team. The role performs echocardiographic studies with 8 studies per day, including stress echoes, TEE, and pediatric cases, following IAC and ASE standards.

The Echo Tech will assist physicians, perform advanced bubble/contrast studies, participate in inpatient and outpatient rotations, and provide on-call coverage as required in a busy lab accredited by IAC.

Qualifications

• Registered RDCS/RCS or registry eligible with 6 months to obtain RDCS/RCS.
• Minimum 1 year experience in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging.
• Ability to produce quality echocardiographic images and manage digital storage.
• Comfort with advanced procedures: bubble/contrast studies and TEE.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic procedures adhering to IAC and ASE standards.
• Assist physicians and the cardiovascular team with structural heart, TEE, and stress echoes.
• Conduct advanced bubble/contrast studies per clinical guidelines.
• Rotations include inpatient and outpatient settings; participate in on-call services.

Skills

Echocardiography

Stress echocardiography

Transesophageal echo

Bubble/contrast studies

On-call responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED with registry

RDCS or RCS registry certification or eligibility

1+ year clinical experience in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging

Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and store/retrieve images

Job description

Our client, a 600+ bed healthcare facility located about an hour from Spartanburg, SC, and 45 minutes from Greenville, has a need for an Echo Tech to join their team.

They do an average of 8 studies a day at the hospital. Their typical exam case load daily for both hospital and outpatient ranges between 8 to 10 (some days we do less than 8 too). They use both optison and definity for contrast based on techs preferences. They do stress echoes, structural heart procedures, TEE, and some peds. They are IAC accredited.

• They are offering $10,000 retention bonus

The Cardiac Sonographer II is responsible for performing echocardiographic procedures in adherence to IAC and ASE standards. They assist physicians and the cardiovascular team with procedures such as structural heart, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. They are able to perform advanced echocardiographic procedures including bubble and contrast studies in accordance to the appropriate clinical guidelines provided. Their clinical rotations will include both the inpatient and outpatient settings and are expected to participate in on-call services at the hospital.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED with registry certification OR is currently enrolled in or graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program.
• Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) registry certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registry certification from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or registry eligible. If not currently registered, incumbent must obtain RDCS or RCS registry within six months from date of hire.
• 1 yr or more clinical experience in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and experience in a non-invasive cardiovascular lab preferred.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and produce quality images and store and retrieve digital images as required.

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Hartwell in an area commonly known as "The Upstate." We’re just a two hour drive from two major metropolitan areas- Atlanta and Charlotte. Lake Hartwell is one of the largest and most popular lakes in the Southeast and is home to a number of state parks, public campgrounds, boat ramps and marinas. Several state parks, three dozen waterfalls and countless recreational areas are within reach, many of which are less than an hour's drive from the town. The town of Pendleton boasts an entire district on the National Register of Historic Places. The charming community offers visitors the opportunity to dine, shop and step back in time with guided tours of the nearby antebellum plantations such as Woodburn & Ashtabula.

Several state parks, three dozen waterfalls and countless recreational areas are within reach, many of which are less than an hour's drive from the town. The town of Pendleton boasts an entire district on the National Register of Historic Places. The charming community offers visitors the opportunity to dine, shop and step back in time with guided tours of the nearby antebellum plantations such as Woodburn & Ashtabula.