Echo Tech - Travel

Ascension Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization that values compassion and innovation. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment where you'll perform critical diagnostic procedures and contribute to patient care across multiple locations. With opportunities for local and national travel, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming healthcare experiences. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health insurance options, and retirement plans. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and communities.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic procedures for cardiac assessments.
• Licensure in BLS and relevant imaging certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures.
• Set up imaging equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Cardiac Imaging

Patient Positioning

Quality Control Procedures

Safety Standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Tools

Imaging Equipment

PACS

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Associate Travel Program - Echo

+ **Schedule:** Multiple shifts available, 36 hours per week

+ **Location:** Local and national travel options are available depending on need.

+ **Hospital:** Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 13 week travel assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Rates may vary by location and specialty.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site (https://about.ascension.org/our-work/associate-travel-program) .

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.

+ Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.

+ Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.

+ Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.

+ Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.

+ Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

+ Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

+ Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

+ Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ One or more of the following required:

+ Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Sonography Tech obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

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

**Additional Preferences**

Additional Preferences:

+ One year of **recent** experience as Echo Tech strongly preferred.

+ Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more.

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**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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