Echo Tech

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care system in North Carolina is hiring an Echo Tech responsible for conducting cardiac ultrasounds and reporting critical findings. The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree, ACLS and BLS certifications, and at least one year of echo experience. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment in a nationally recognized health care system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of echo experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiac ultrasounds on adult patients.
• Collect and evaluate clinical data.
• Recognize and report life-threatening findings.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound techniques

Clinical data evaluation

Reporting life-threatening findings

Education

Associate degree or Higher level

ACLS and BLS certification

Formal training in Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasound/Cardiovascular Technology

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. As of March 2023, FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients.

Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community.

Echo Tech Job Summary

• Will be responsible for conducting cardiac ultrasounds on adult patients utilizing 2D echocardiography, M-mode, and echocardiography with color flow/doppler.
• Will be responsible for collecting and evaluating clinical data while recognizing and reporting life-threatening findings in a timely manner to physician.

Echo Tech Qualifications

• Associate degree or Higher level
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Formal Training in Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasound/Cardiovascular Technology required
• At least 1 year of echo experience required
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS (OR) Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS required

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.