Echo Tech

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $35k

Weekend premium

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Student loan repayment up to $10,000

Competitive salary

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Registered Cardiac Sonographer with prior Echo Tech experience to join our cardiology team. This full-time role requires early start times (6:30a–5p) with weekend and call rotation.

The Echo Technologist will perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies, ensure patient safety, document results in the EMR, and collaborate with physicians for timely interpretation. Competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of echocardiography or cardiac sonography experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during exams and proper positioning.
• Obtains Quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images with rapid post-exercise acquisition.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs) for optimal imaging.
• Documents preliminary reports and patient information in the EMR with confidentiality.
• Verifies patient identity, orders and consents before procedures.

Skills

Echocardiography imaging

2-D imaging

Doppler techniques

M-mode tracings

Patient safety

Education

RDMS

BCLS

RDCS or RCS preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Must have previous Echo Tech experience.

Position Type: Full time - 6:30a-5p,weekend and call rotation required

Benefits:

• Up to $35k sign on bonus
• Eligible for weekend premium!
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Call and Holiday Rotation required: 30 minute response time

Job Summary

The Echo Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to procedures. The Echo Technologist collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports to support effective patient care.

Essential Functions

• Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, ensuring proper positioning and monitoring during exams.
• Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care.
• Accurately documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining confidentiality.
• Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before conducting procedures, adhering to patient safety protocols.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams, providing information about patient conditions or changes during procedures to ensure timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
• Demonstrates competency in age-specific care, adapting imaging techniques to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of each patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively, adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred or
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred

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