Echo Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking an Echo Tech to perform high-frequency ultrasound imaging and noninvasive echocardiography in a Cardiology Imaging setting. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate image acquisition, and collaboration with physicians to support diagnosis.

The position requires ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS certification (or registry-eligible with registration within 12 months), a valid BLS, and 1 year of clinical ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an Ultrasound Tech program.
• ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS certification (or registry eligible with registration within 12 months).
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment and prepares patients for examinations, ensuring safety and protocol adherence.
• Performs diagnostic echocardiography and evaluates images per site protocols.
• Provides oral or written summaries of findings to interpreting physicians as needed.
• Maintains and cleans equipment per manufacturer guidelines and reports issues promptly.
• Completes all paperwork and billing requisitions accurately.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment setup

Education

High school diploma

Ultrasound Tech program

ARDMS RDCS certification

CCI RCS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Carondelet Cardio West Imaging

The Echo Tech uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment, to produce images of the heart. These procedures require specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to a specified patient population.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the mission, purpose, philosophy, and policies of Tenet Physician Resources, including the HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards.
• Demonstrates support for the Corporate Compliance Program by following the Code of Conduct and reporting issues or concerns in a timely manner.
• Sets up equipment and prepares patients for examinations, ensuring patient safety by following company procedures and protocols.
• Selects the proper transducer type and frequency and moves equipment/machines as needed for testing purposes.
• Obtains and reviews pertinent patient history, physical exams, and clinical data to facilitate physician diagnosis.
• Performs diagnostic procedures by producing and evaluating ultrasound images in accordance with organization and site protocols.
• Provides interpreting physicians with oral or written summaries of technical findings at their discretion.
• Maintains and cleans equipment per manufacturer guidelines and reports any difficulties or failures immediately.
• Completes all paperwork and billing requisitions accurately, including obtaining proper exam orders, diagnoses, and patient signatures.
• Maintains supplies for testing sites and assists with other clinical functions as directed.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED and successful completion of an Ultrasound Tech program.

Certification: Certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required or registry eligible with registration required within 12 months. BLS certification required.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical setting required; two years preferred #LI-KK1

Organization Description

Tucson Physician Group Holdings LLC, also known as Carondelet Medical Group, is one of Tucson's premier destinations for primary care and multispecialty services. Our comprehensive offerings include high-quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery and urology. Our services are designed to meet and exceed the medical needs of our patients. With over a dozen convenient locations in and around Tucson, we make quality healthcare easily accessible to patients and their loved ones.

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