Echo Technologist PRN

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn competitive PRN pay

Competitive Weekend Shift Differential

Pathway to full-time opportunities

Earn extra money doing what you love

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is seeking an Echo Tech to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures on a PRN basis. You will obtain high-quality images, ensure patient safety, and support cardiology evaluations with accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include performing 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler studies, assisting with TEEs as needed, and documenting findings in the EMR while maintaining equipment and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography.
• Proficiency in transthoracic echocardiography imaging techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies with 2-D imaging and Doppler per guidelines.
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and proper positioning during exams.
• Assists physicians with imaging and documentation in EMR.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and a clean work area.
• Verifies orders and patient identity before procedures and adheres to safety protocols.
• Completes timely preliminary reports for physician review.

Skills

Echocardiography

2-D imaging

M-mode

Doppler

EMR documentation

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.

Benefits

• Earn competitive PRN pay
• Competitive Weekend Shift Differential
• Pathway to full-time opportunities
• Earn extra money doing what you love

Job Title: Echo Tech

Position Type: PRN

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