Echo Tech Float Pool

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial security & retirement

Time to recharge

Career growth opportunities

Emotional well-being support

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a passionate professional for a full-time role in Nashville, TN, dedicated to capturing high-fidelity cardiac diagnostic images and ensuring the highest clinical standards. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary certifications and will coordinate the complete imaging experience for patients. Join a leading nonprofit health system recognized for its inclusive culture and commitment to career growth and employee well-being.

You will be part of a dynamic team at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, contributing to life-saving diagnoses and ensuring patient safety through quality control. This is an exceptional opportunity for those dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Cardiographic Tech or related credential required within 6 months.
• 2 years of cumulative experience or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Capture diagnostic images for cardiac assessments.
• Navigate imaging technology to identify pathologies.
• Consult as technical expert on anatomical findings.
• Maintain quality control and data integrity.
• Coordinate the imaging experience for patient care.

Skills

BLS Provider

Cardiographic Tech credential

Radiologic Technologist

Cardiac Sonographer

Medical Sonographer

Experience in cardiac imaging

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Technical degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, West, Rutherford, River Park and Westlawn

Department: Echocardiography Float Pool

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Capture high-fidelity diagnostic images of cardiac structures and hemodynamics to provide physicians with the critical data needed for life‑saving diagnoses.
• Navigate advanced imaging technology and manual techniques to identify subtle pathologies, ensuring every study meets the highest clinical and regulatory standards.
• Consult as a technical expert by recognizing significant anatomical findings and equipment limitations, ensuring the most accurate and actionable results for every patient.
• Champion patient safety and data integrity by maintaining rigorous quality control and ensuring all digital records (PACS) are precise, clear, and complete.
• Coordinate the end‑to‑end imaging experience—from patient positioning to final documentation to provide a seamless, professional, and compassionate journey for those in our care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following:
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf).

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