Echo Technologist II

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and capture high-quality cardiac images.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, ensure patient comfort, and execute a range of echocardiographic studies while applying knowledge of cardiac anatomy and clear communication with the care team.

Join a 279-bed facility serving East Texas with a commitment to quality and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved EKG Training Program.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Registered through ARDMS (RDCS, RDMS or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to capture cardiac images.
• Ensure patient comfort during studies.
• Perform a range of echocardiographic studies.
• Communicate findings effectively with the care team.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Echocardiography

Ultrasound imaging

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

EKG Training Program

CPR certification (BLS)

ARDMS/ RDCS registration

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.

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.

• Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.
• Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.
• Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.
• Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.
• Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.
• Job Requirements*Required
• Completion of an approved EKG Training Program
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
• Registered through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - RCS, RDCS, RDCSAE, RDCSFE, RDCSPE, RDMSFE, RDMS

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin is a 279 bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. We're the area's first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, with board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full-spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off-campus rehab and outpatient facilities and services. In addition to its large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion and lab services.

*Pay Range*

$34.69 - $51.59 /hour