Echo Tech Adult PRN, Noninvasive Cardiology, Norton West Louisville Hospital, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking an Echo Technologist to join their team at a new state-of-the-art facility in Louisville. This role involves performing a variety of echocardiography tests, including M-Mode and Color Flow Doppler, on patients of all ages. The facility, opening in November 2024, aims to provide comprehensive health services and promote health equity in the community. If you're passionate about cardiac sonography and want to make a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience in cardiac sonography exams required.
• Certification in cardiac sonography must be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests on patients using various echocardiography techniques.
• Conduct tests for patients from adolescents to geriatrics.

Skills

Cardiac Sonography

M-Mode

Two Dimensional Imaging

Three Dimensional Imaging

Color Flow Doppler

Spectral Wave Doppler

Stress Echo

Transesophageal Echo

Education

Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

The role of the Echo Technologist is to perform diagnostic testing on patients utilizing age appropriate principles of growth and development. These tests are performed for patients aged adolescents to geriatrics, adults (18-65 years), and geriatrics (greater than 65 years). Performs M-Mode, Two Dimensional, Three Dimensional, Color Flow Doppler, Spectral Wave Doppler, Stress Echo, and Trans esophageal Echo proficiently on all patients. Performs direct and indirect administrative and service tasks necessary for the care of the patients.

Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opening November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is being built at 850 South 28th Street and will offer comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It will serve both adults and children. It’s designed with the voice of the community in mind, and will change health care for generations to come.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year clinical or work experience performing cardiac sonography exams
• One of: RCS, RCCS, RDCS-AE or RDCS-PE certification must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Desired:

• Diploma
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (AE) OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (PE)