Echocardiography Technologist – Heart Imaging Specialist

Highmark Health Company; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies on-site in Jefferson Hills, PA. You will conduct M-Mode, 2D, color Doppler, and stress imaging, assist with TEE, and help obtain images with contrast when trained.

You should hold an associate degree or equivalent, with 1–3 years of echocardiography experience preferred; certification through RDCS/ARDMS or equivalent is required or must be obtained within the specified time

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required or six months to one year related experience.
• RDCS certification or ARDMS/S-ARRT/CCI certification required or must obtain within specified time after hire.
• CPR certification and background clearances required; PA driver’s license may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and perform ICAEL-compliant echocardiography imaging (2D, M-Mode, color, Doppler, stress).
• Assist with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and stress imaging; assist during procedures.
• Perform quality control, infection prevention, and equipment cleaning; maintain supplies.
• Recognize need for contrast imaging and administer if trained; enter data into systems.
• Operate ultrasound systems and databases; ensure accurate demographic data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

RDCS certification

ARDMS certification

S-ARRT / CCI certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies on-site in Jefferson Hills, PA. You will conduct M-Mode, 2D, color Doppler, and stress imaging, assist with TEE, and help obtain images with contrast when trained.

You should hold an associate degree or equivalent, with 1–3 years of echocardiography experience preferred; certification through RDCS/ARDMS or equivalent is required or must be obtained within the specified time