Echo Cardiographer

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a skilled cardiac sonographer to perform echocardiographic procedures and various cardiac diagnostic tests. The role involves leading accreditation processes and education on compliance standards within the Echocardiology Department.

Applicants should have a degree in ultrasound technology, experience in cardiac sonography, and relevant certifications. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a cardiac sonographer is preferred.
• Experience with transesophageal echo and pacemaker analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform and coordinate echocardiographic procedures.
• Assist with stress testing and non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Lead accreditation processes and monitor compliance.

Skills

Echocardiography

Diagnostic Testing

Stress Testing

Compliance Monitoring

Education

Degree in ultrasound technology

Certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job description

Job Overview

Produces recordings of electromotive and ultrasonographic data related to the heart muscle using ECG and echocardiography to provide diagnostic information for heart ailments. Responsible for accurate performance and coordination of various procedures in the Echocardiology Department, including Echocardiograms, transesophageal echo, pacemaker analysis, exercise echo, and stress testing. Leads accreditation processes and serves as the department resource for compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform and coordinate echocardiographic procedures, including two‑dimensional ultrasonic recordings for diagnosis of cardiac disease.
• Perform and assist with stress testing (exercise or pharmacologic) and other non‑invasive cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and education of staff on standards and compliance.
• Assist with vascular work, transesophageal echo, pacemaker analysis, and exercise echo.

Qualifications

• Degree in ultrasound technology (cardiac sonography preferred).
• 3‑5 years of experience as a cardiac sonographer.
• Certification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and other retirement resources.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and educational scholarships.
• Additional benefits for fertility, family building, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.