Echo Cardiac Technologist

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Bloomington, IN seeks an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to perform and monitor cardio-diagnostic tests, with emphasis on echocardiography and Doppler studies. The role supports physicians by providing preliminary findings and accurate measurements, while preparing equipment and positioning patients for high-quality images.

Certification requirements include BLS and registry eligibility (RDCS or RCCS/ACS) within a year; licensure may be required by ISDH.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Advanced Life Support certification may be required.
• Eligible to sit for registry within 1 year of start date with ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS/ACS/RCCS.
• May require ISDH license.
• Must pass Basic EKG interpretation with score >85% initially and yearly.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Echocardiography, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, administers & monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with emphasis on cardiac sonography and doppler studies.
• Administers all Cardio-Diagnostic tests.
• Provides physician with preliminary findings of recorded data.
• Prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly to record diagnostic images.
• Treats patients with care and respect.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Doppler studies

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

ARDMS RDCS credential

CCI RCS/ACS/RCCS credential

Tools

Ultrasound machines

Cardiac monitors

Job description

Performs, administers & monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with primary emphasis on cardiac sonography and doppler studies. Administers all Cardio-Diagnostic tests. Provides physician with preliminary findings of recorded data through monitoring and performing the necessary calculations, in a timely fashion while demonstrating the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images. Treats patients with care and respect.

Basic Life Support certification required. May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable.

Applicant must be eligible to sit for their registry at the time of hire and must successfully pass it within one year from start date through one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer, RCS, Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, ACS, or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS.

May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.

May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.

Pass written exam for Basic EKG interpretation with score >85% initially and repeat yearly.

Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.

Minimum of one year of experience in Echocardiography, preferred.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.