Echo Tech

CHS Career Site; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Educational Assistance

Competitive salary and comprehensive</

Paid Time Off Available

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking an Echo Tech to perform cardiac ultrasound studies and support patient care in a hospital setting in Alabama. The role requires comfort with 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler imaging, plus strong collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams.

1–3 years of echocardiography experience and an Associate Degree are required; RDMS preferred and BCLS within 7 days of hire. Full-time with competitive benefits and potential education assistance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography.
• Associate degree in allied health or related field required.
• RDMS certification or equivalent preferred; BCLS required within 7 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic studies (2-D, M-mode, Doppler) per standards.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and proper monitoring during exams.
• Acquire Stress Echo and Dobutamine images within time benchmarks.
• Assist with TEEs and ensure optimal imaging and safety.
• Document preliminary results in EMR and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas for patient care.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac Anatomy

Communication

EMR Proficiency

Infection Control

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Echo Tech

Position Type: Full-Time Mon-Thurs 7a-5p ,Friday 7a-12p

• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) 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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Job Info

• Job Identification 164793
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 09:11 PM
• Degree Level Associate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day