Echo Technologist I

St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health-Sugar Land Hospital is seeking an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures and capture high-quality cardiac images. You will operate ultrasound equipment, ensure patient comfort, and adhere to departmental protocols.

Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy and excellent communication are essential for accurate diagnostic services. This role supports the cardiovascular imaging team in a busy hospital setting, with opportunities to contribute to quality

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• CCI Cardiac Sonographer and/or RDCS/RDMS credentials to be obtained upon hire.
• Experience with echocardiography and cardiac ultrasound is essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound diagnostic imaging on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols
• Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning
• Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance is performed after each procedure
• Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
• Completes all clinical supply inventory
• Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‑routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests

Skills

CPR/BLS

Ultrasound imaging

Patient communication

Education

Associate's degree

Certificate in health-related program

Tools

CCI Cardiac Sonographer

RDCS (Adult Echo)

RDCS (Fetal Echo)

RDMS (General)

RDMS (Fetal Echo)

Job description

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health-Sugar Land Hospital is a 100 bed facility serving residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our Family Birthing Center provides exceptional care in a spa‑like setting, creating a VIP (Very Important Pregnancy) experience for growing families. Since opening in 2008, our dedicated team of physicians, nurses and support staff has proudly delivered expert, compassionate care to our community. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.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 ultrasound diagnostic imaging on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols
• Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning
• Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance is performed after each procedure
• Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
• Completes all clinical supply inventory
• Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‑routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests

Job Requirements

Required

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire

Preferred

• Associate's degree or
• One year certificate from a health related program in a related medical field, which includes seminar course training in cardiac ultrasound