Echo - Echo Tech - Inpatient Registered - FT Days

Baptistfirst; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare system in central Alabama is seeking an Inpatient Echo Technologist. This role involves operating the Echocardiography Lab, performing cardiac studies, and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates should possess an active ARDMS or CCI certification and a BLS certification. The position requires effective communication, reasoning ability, and adherence to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced environment. Join a leading healthcare organization committed to community health and patient support.

Qualifications

• Active ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to lift and move patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Echocardiography Lab and support the Stress Lab.
• Perform all cardiac and neonate cranial studies.
• Prepare data for physician interpretation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Reasoning ability and good independent judgment

Ability to work within rigid time constraints

Awareness of patient conditions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound

Job description

Echo - Echo Tech - Inpatient Registered - FT Days page is loaded## Echo - Echo Tech - Inpatient Registered - FT Daysremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100432Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at .**Highlights:****Summary**: The Echo Technologist - Inpatient shall be responsible for operation of the Echocardiography Lab and support of Stress Lab. The Technologist shall utilize proper sonographic technique in conjunction with departmental protocols to demonstrate pertinent patient anatomy and pathology to assist the physician in interpretation. This individual shall be responsible for performance of all cardiac and neonate cranial studies and clerical functions associated with preparation of data for physician interpretation and reporting to the medical record. This position may have additional duties assigned that are in scope of the role**Education / Experience**: High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.**License / Certification**: Active ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer required, BLS required**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment. • Must have the ability to work within rigid time constraints. • Must be aware of patient conditions at all times. • Must demonstrate effective communication skills.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires 10% light work (lifting 20lbs max.) involving committee meetings and work performed at a desk handling administrative duties, and 90% of the work is lifting carrying pushing and pulling of patients, equipment and supplies while preparing and performing studies. The ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and balance are needed to setup and adjust equipment and in the positioning of patients. Continuously exhibits manual dexterity, mobility and ability to hear and distinguish colors. Continuous ability to communicate effectively and occasionally push, pulls or lift up to 150 lbs. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Visual acuity, both far (clarity up to 20 feet) and near (clarity to 20 inches) and distinguish color is vital to all aspects of these duties. Must be able to listen and respond to instructions from physician and staff. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**Echo - Echo Tech - Inpatient Registered - FT DaysEcho Technologist Inpatient Registered**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)