Cardiac Sonographer - PRN

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks an Echo Technologist to perform cardiac ultrasound studies, using independent judgment to obtain clear images for cardiologist evaluation. Focus on patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to exams.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and timely reports, with proficiency in 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of echocardiography experience required.
• Proficient in 2‑D, M‑mode, and Doppler imaging.
• Knowledge of EMR documentation and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies following departmental standards and physician guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Acquires stress echo and Doppler images per benchmark standards.
• Assists physicians with TEEs, ensuring imaging quality and patient safety.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas for patient care.
• Documents preliminary reports and patient information in the EMR with confidentiality.
• Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents prior to procedures.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to communicate changes for timely evaluation and interpretation by cardiologists.

Skills

Echocardiographic imaging

2‑D imaging

M‑mode

Doppler techniques

EMR documentation

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Echo Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to procedures. The Echo Technologist collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports to support effective patient care.

Essential Functions

• Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2‑D imaging, M‑mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, ensuring proper positioning and monitoring during exams.
• Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post‑exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care.
• Accurately documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining confidentiality.
• Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before conducting procedures, adhering to patient safety protocols.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams, providing information about patient conditions or changes during procedures to ensure timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
• Demonstrates competency in age‑specific care, adapting imaging techniques to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of each patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1‑3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2‑D, M‑mode, and Doppler techniques.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively, adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred or
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.