Echo Cardiac Technologist

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Riley Children’s Health is seeking a part-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join our echo lab. You will perform specialized diagnostic echocardiograms for pediatric patients, working with an expert team in a high‑quality pediatric care setting.

New grads are encouraged to apply. On‑call expectations apply, and a sign‑on bonus is available to eligible applicants. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate data recording, and collaboration with cardiology physicians.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Must be eligible to sit for registry within 1 year of hire and pass it.
• Indiana ISDH license may be required.
• Pass written EKG interpretation with score >85% and renew yearly.
• Minimum 1 year of echocardiography experience preferred, training available for strong candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform, administer, and monitor cardio-diagnostic tests with emphasis on pediatric echocardiography and Doppler.
• Provide physicians with preliminary findings of recorded data.
• Operate and position patients and equipment to record diagnostic images.
• Deliver compassionate patient care and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Pediatric echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Core sonography skills

Education

BLS certification

Tools

ARDMS RDCS / RCCS

Job description

Overview

Riley Children's Hospital Cardiology team is seeking a part-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join our echo lab. In this role, you will perform specialized diagnostic echocardiograms for pediatric patients while working alongside an expert team. Candidates should possess knowledge of complex congenital heart disease and surgical repairs. Prior experience in pediatric echo is preferred, but we are fully willing to train the right candidate who brings strong core sonography skills and a passion for pediatric care. This position offers a 3-day per week schedule with on‑call expectations.

New Grads encouraged to apply!

Sign‑on bonus available to eligible applicants!

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.

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