Echo Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,460 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and capture high-quality cardiac images. You will operate ultrasound equipment daily, ensuring patient comfort and a range of echocardiographic studies.

Successful candidates have a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, technical proficiency, and effective communication to deliver exceptional diagnostic services. PRN rate listed; benefits and schedule vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of college in medical sciences and mathematics.
• Completion of 18 contact hours in clinical Echocardiography upon hire.
• Cardiac Sonographer registrations within 12 months or as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound testing including M-Mode, 2D, color flow mapping, Doppler, stress echo, TEE, EKG, and Holter.
• Prepare patient for ultrasound procedures.
• Recognize and report significant findings to physicians promptly.
• Maintain echo equipment and ensure logs of procedures are accurate.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

M-Mode imaging

Doppler echo

EKG/ECG

Patient communication

Education

Two years college in medical sciences & math

18 contact hours in-service Echocardiography

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI)

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Tools

Ultrasound machine

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As an *Echo Tech/Sonographer*, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. PRN rate *$38.50/flat*

Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.

To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

• Performs all diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound testing including M-Mode, two dimensional, color flow mapping, cardiac doppler, echo stress testing, trans-esophageal echo, stress testing, EKG, and Holter application.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound procedures
• Recognizes and promptly reports significant findings to physicians.
• Maintains echo equipment
• Maintains accurate log of echo procedures performed
• Job Requirements*Required
• Minimum of two years college with emphasis in medicalsciences and mathematics., upon hire and
• Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours ofin-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography, upon hire
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• Minimum of three years clinical experience in cardiovascular ultrasound

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well‑being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

*Pay Range*

$38.50.53 - $38.50 /hour