Echo Technologist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Echo Technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate image capture for physician evaluation.

The role involves collaboration with healthcare teams to provide high‑quality imaging and timely reports for patient care. The technician will perform 2‑D imaging, M‑mode tracings, and Doppler studies, including stress echo and Dobutamine protocols, with strict adherence to departmental

Qualifications

• Requires 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography.
• Proficient in 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler imaging techniques.
• Demonstrates patient safety and comfort during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies (2-D, M-mode, Doppler) per standards and physician guidelines.
• Assures patient safety and comfort during procedures and proper positioning.
• Acquires stress echo and dobutamine images and documents results.
• Assists with TEEs ensuring imaging quality and patient safety.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas for patient care.
• Documents preliminary reports and patient information in the EMR.

Skills

Echocardiography

2-D imaging

M-mode tracing

Doppler techniques

Patient safety

EMR documentation

Communication

Ultrasound machine

EMR systems

Tools

Ultrasound machine

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Echo Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to procedures. The Echo Technologist collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports to support effective patient care.

Essential Functions

• Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, ensuring proper positioning and monitoring during exams.
• Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care.
• Accurately documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining confidentiality.
• Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before conducting procedures, adhering to patient safety protocols.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams, providing information about patient conditions or changes during procedures to ensure timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
• Demonstrates competency in age‑specific care, adapting imaging techniques to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of each patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively, adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred or
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred