Echocardiography Technologist - Echo Tech

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate care in a community-focused environment. As a key member of the Imaging team, you will perform vital diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac health, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous sign-on bonus. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure in Cardiographic Tech or Radiologic Technologist required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures.
• Set up and adjust imaging equipment for exams.

Skills

Cardiac Sonography

Patient Positioning

Quality Control Procedures

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Tools

Imaging Equipment

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Sign-on Bonus:Up to $10,000
• Department:Imaging - Cardiac Sonography
• Schedule:Full Time, Evening Shift.
• Hospital:Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
• Location:Murfreesboro, TN

What You Will Do

Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.

• Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular CredentialingInternational (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.