Echocardiographic Technician (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 62,529 - 85,769; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tulare is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform cardiac imaging and support cardiologists in diagnosing heart conditions. The role involves operating ultrasound equipment, preparing patients, and documenting findings for interpretation by physicians.

The ideal candidate has RDCS certification eligibility, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and CPR/BLS certification. This position is a day shift in Tulare, CA, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required or preferred.
• RDCS certification required or eligible.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up ultrasound equipment and records cardiac data and measurements.
• Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adjust sonographic techniques and provide patient care.
• Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
• Maintains equipment, restocks supplies, and updates patient information in the system.
• Maintains confidentiality and participates in educational opportunities to stay current.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018. We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region. There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating. It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

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.

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 : 69361
• Job Category : Technician
• Posting Date : 2026-08-01T01:31:16+00:00
• Job Shift : Day Shift
• Locations : Tulare, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• 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.
• Hiring Department : Cardiology
• Shift Length : 12 Hours