Echocardiographic Technician, Echocardiology (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking an experienced Echocardiology Technician to perform ultrasound imaging of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves and vessels, in collaboration with cardiologists to ensure accurate measurements and high-quality studies.

You will set up equipment, prepare patients, review records, and document findings while adhering to safety, confidentiality and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; some certifications may require it.
• RDCS certification from ARDMS or CCI is required.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment, and records cardiac data and images.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques; performs echocardiography on treadmill patients.
• Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, and updates patient information in systems.
• Keeps knowledge up to date by education and professional involvement; maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Performs ultrasound technical duties for imaging heart muscle and functions. Creates images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves and vessels for the purpose of assessing heart functions and diagnoses. Collaborates closely with cardiologists, performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings and reporting them to cardiologists.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, with a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Required
• Echocardiography (ECG) certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements. Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, verifying wave signals and recording images.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques. Provides patient care, which includes preparing patients for sonographic imaging and providing instructions. Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
• Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, reviews patient schedules, sets up recording equipment and enters patient information into appropriate systems.
• Maintains job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 72160

Job Category : Technician

Posting Date : 2026-09-18T23:14:09+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Bakersfield, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Per Diem

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $45.39 to $62.26. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Echocardiology

Shift Length : 8 Hours