Echo Tech - Cardiac Sonographer

HCA Healthcare; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

401(k) match

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is seeking an Echo Tech - Cardiac Sonographer to perform 2D/M-Mode, Doppler, Stress and Transesophageal Echocardiograms, and to assist with related diagnostic cardiology tasks.

The role requires ARDMS/RCS credentials or eligibility, BLS certification, and an Associate Degree in cardiology sonography with experience in echocardiography and vascular studies. Supervision of students may occur as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in cardiology sonography preferred.
• RCS certification or 6 months to obtain after hire for transfers/new hires.
• Registered or eligible for credentialing as an Echocardiographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D/M-Mode, Doppler, stress echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Process all orders and reports for the echocardiography lab.
• Assist in other diagnostic cardiology duties (EKG, Holter) as directed.

Skills

BLS-Healthcare provider

Patient care

Education

Associate Degree in cardiology sonography

RCS certification or eligible

Registered Echocardiographer credentialing

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Echo Tech - Cardiac Sonographer today with HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Echo technologist shall be responsible for performing 2D/M-Mode, Doppler, Stress Echocardiograms, and Transesophogeal Echocardiograms including processing all orders and reports. This position will also be responsible for assisting in performing other duties in the diagnostic cardiology department (Special Testing) such as performing EKGs and Holter Monitoring. Job may include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor. Employee must have the same licensure or have completed the same training to satisfy the requirements of the discipline of the student. Direct supervision means the primary caregiver is readily available to the student throughout the shift.

Position Requirements:

• Registered or eligible for credentialling as an Echocardiographer
• BLS-Healthcare provider.
• RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer); (Transfers/New Hires have six (6) months from employment to obtain RCS certifications)
• Associate Degree in sonography specializing in cardiology preferred.
• Experience in performing all modes of Echocardiography and Vascular studies.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access

In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.