Echo Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures aiding in cardiovascular diagnosis.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, capture high-quality cardiac images, and ensure patient comfort across a range of echocardiographic studies. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy and clear communication are essential for excellent diagnostic service.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies.
• Minimum 1 year experience performing 2-D, M-Mode, and Color Flow Doppler Echo's on adults.
• Graduated from a Cardiac Echo ultrasound program.
• Basic Life Support - CPR.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort.
• Perform a range of echocardiographic studies.
• Possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and effective communication abilities.

Skills

Cardiac echocardiography

Quality image acquisition

Patient communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Cardiac Echo ultrasound program

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.

Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.

To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

Operation of Cardiac Ultra Sound Equipment

• Able to perform a complete array of Diagnostic Ultra Sound Procedures as ordered by a Physician.


• Able to select proper probe to obtain excellent results for Cardiologist interpretation.


• Able to trouble shoot equipment in determining possible failure.


• Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies


• Technologist will have a minimum of 1 year experience performing 2-D, M-Mode, and Color Flow Doppler Echo's on adults.,


• Technologist will have graduated from a Cardiac Echo ultrasound program.,


• Basic Life Support - CPR,


• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire or


• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, upon hire or


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire or


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, upon hire or


• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire

Preferred

• Experience and competence in performing Echos on Pediatric patients, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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