ECHO TECH - $6K Sign-on Bonus

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6K Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Match

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

100% Licensure/Certification Reimburse

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ECHO Tech in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies with independent judgment, ensuring patient safety and accurate images for physician evaluation.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, assist with TEEs, document results in the EMR, and uphold quality standards. Benefits include a $6K sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of echocardiography or cardiac sonography experience.
• RDMS or RDCS preferred; BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies (2-D, Doppler, M-mode) per standards.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during exams.
• Obtains quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images with rapid post-exercise acquisition.
• Assists physicians with TEEs, ensuring safe imaging.
• Documents preliminary reports and patient data in EMR.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and ensures readiness for patient care.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient safety

Communication

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

ECHO Tech

Full Time - 8 hours during the week (7:30A - 4:30P)

Benefits

• $6K Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Match
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

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

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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