Echocardiogram Technologist

Hughston Clinic; Phenix City (AL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic is seeking a diagnostic ultrasound technologist to perform echocardiograms and manage image transfer to PACS under cardiology supervision.

Responsibilities include on-call coverage, equipment maintenance, data logging, and producing measurements of cardiac structures and blood flow using M-mode, 2D Doppler and color flow studies. Registry eligibility and BLS are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Six months of formal training with hands-on clinical Echo.
• Graduate of Radiology/Ultrasound program.
• ARDMS or CCI preferred.
• Registry in RDCS required within 2 years.
• BLS required.
• Vascular registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality diagnostic Echocardiograms and provide accurate summaries.
• Maintain and clean sonography equipment; proper probe handling.
• Close out procedures and ensure accurate charge capture in the system.
• Participate in on-call scheduling and respond within 30 minutes.
• Prepare exams by checking equipment, inventory and supplies.
• Record heart wall and chamber measurements, blood flow direction and velocity.
• Perform M-mode, 2D Doppler and color flow studies.
• Transfer scanned images to PACS for interpretation after confirming image quality.

Skills

Echocardiography

On-call readiness

Image acquisition

Education

Radiology/Ultrasound program

Job description

** Call M-F 5p-10p / Saturday & Sunday 7a-7p

POSITION GOAL

This is a technical position to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and perform echocardiograms in accordance with established practices and procedures. Responsible for the safety and physical comfort of the patient. To report preliminary findings, measurements and diagnoses to the Cardiologist. To record scanned ultrasound images and transfer to PACS for interpretation after checking image quality. In addition to scanning, the duties include chart review, maintaining data logs as required. Sonographers are expected to provide clinical information pertinent to the exams performed for the Cardiologist.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to perform quality and timely routine diagnostic Echocardiogram studies and render accurate written summaries.
• Participate in the care of the equipment by proper usage and storage of the probes, and maintaining the cleanliness of equipment.
• Complete and close out all procedures in the computer system daily; including accurate charge capture.
• Participate in “on-call” schedule as department needs. Must respond to initial call back within 30 minutes and arrive at hospital within 45 minutes
• Prepares for exams by checking equipment, inventorying, restocking supplies, and setting up recording equipment
• Records exams by calculating measurements of the heart wall, chamber size, blood flow direction and velocity
• Accurately performs standard echocardiograms to include M-mode, 2 dimensional Doppler, and color flow studies
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Required:

• Six months of formal training that includes hands on clinical applications

Education:

Required:

• Graduate of School of Radiological Technology and/or an approved School for Diagnostic Ultrasound with a minimal of 6 months formal training in Echo.

Special Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Vascular registry preferred.
• Proficient in all areas of echocardiograms. ARDMS or CCI preferred.

Required:

• Must have or be eligible for Registry in RDCS.
• Registry required within 2 years. BLS required

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.