Echo Cardiac Technologist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Cardio-Diagnostic Sonographer to perform, administer, and monitor cardiac ultrasound tests, including Doppler studies across pediatric to geriatric patients. You will record data, provide preliminary findings to physicians, and operate equipment while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Onsite weekend option available. Certification in Basic Life Support (and Advanced Life Support if applicable) is required, with registry eligibility for RDCS/RCS/ACS and

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required. Advanced Life Support certification may be required.
• Applicant must be eligible to sit for registry and must pass within one year: ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCCS/ACS.
• May require ISDH license.
• Must pass Basic EKG interpretation exam with score >85% initially and yearly.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Life Support certification

Registry eligibility (ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCCS/ACS)

ISDH license (if applicable)

Basic EKG interpretation exam with >85%

Job description

Overview

Special Weekend Option - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday from 7:00am-5:30pm.

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.

- Onsite

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.