Echo Technician - Cardiac Sonographer

HCA Healthcare; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a full-time Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Technician for their Centennial Heart practice in Owensboro, Kentucky. This role involves preparing patients for echocardiographic exams, conducting procedures, ensuring quality control, and adhering to infection control policies. A certificate from an approved echocardiology program, 1-3 years of experience, and relevant certifications are required. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and no night, weekend, or holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an approved echocardiology program required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer is necessary.
• ARDMS or CCI certification/license required.
• BLS certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and record results.
• Perform timely echocardiographic procedures.
• Ensure quality control for sonography equipment.
• Adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

Clerical expertise

Patient care

Quality control procedures

Education

Certificate from an approved echocardiology program

Tools

Sonar equipment

Job description

Sign-on Bonus - $3K!

Introduction

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 a Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Technician today with Centennial Heart.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family‑building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary & Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays.

Seeking a Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Tech for our Centennial Heart practice who provides clerical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams, monitors progress and records results.
• Performs timely procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.
• Performs necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed.
• Adheres to and practices appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs QA on all sonar equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a certificate from an approved echocardiology program.
• Experience: 1‑3 years’ experience is required.
• Certification/License: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification/license required.
• BLS Required.

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.