Echo Technologist PRN

Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN pay

Pathway to full-time opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Naples, FL is seeking an Echo Tech to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures. The role involves ensuring patient safety and comfort while obtaining accurate images for physician evaluation and collaborating with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography and relevant certifications. This position offers the opportunity for competitive PRN pay and a pathway to full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required.
• Demonstrates competency in age-specific care.
• Strong patient safety and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies and adheres to standards.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains equipment and documents procedural results.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs).
• Documents preliminary reports and EMR data with confidentiality.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas in ready-to-use condition.
• Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before procedures.

Skills

Echocardiographic imaging proficiency

Understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate ultrasound equipment

Competence in EMR systems

EMR documentation

Education

RDMS or equivalent accreditation

BCLS certification

Preferred RDCS or RCS certification

Job description

Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge

Naples, FL

Earn competitive PRN pay

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