Echo Cardiac Technologist - PRN

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a qualified Cardio-Diagnostic Sonographer to perform and monitor cardiac ultrasound and Doppler studies. You will prepare and operate equipment, align patients, and record diagnostic images for pediatric through geriatric patients while providing preliminary findings to physicians.

The role requires BLS certification, registry eligibility within one year, and preferred experience in echocardiography.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Eligible to sit for registry within one year of hire (ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS/ACS/RCCS).
• May require ISDH license if applicable.
• 1 year of experience in Echocardiography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, administers & monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with emphasis on cardiac sonography and Doppler studies.
• Decides preliminary findings and provides data to physicians in a timely manner.
• Operates equipment and positions patients to record diagnostic images for pediatric through geriatric patients.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

EKG interpretation

Patient positioning

Job description

Overview

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.