Geriatric Echo Technician — Travel-Friendly RDCS

MedElite Group, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

401K

Company-Sponsored Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

MedElite seeks a skilled Echo Technician to perform echocardiograms in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, supporting accurate cardiac assessments for a geriatric population. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and precise imaging for diagnosis.

The ideal candidate holds an ARDS/echo credentials, has prior TTE experience, and is comfortable traveling to facilities nationwide as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field.
• RDCS or equivalent certification required.
• Prior experience performing echocardiograms required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Strong technical and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with the geriatric population.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in accordance with established protocols.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images for interpretation by cardiology providers.
• Prepare patients for procedures and ensure comfort and safety throughout testing.
• Identify and document anatomical and functional cardiac findings.
• Accurately document procedures and upload studies to designated systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment as needed.
• Adhere to infection control, HIPAA, and facility policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff.
• Travel to skilled nursing and long-term care facilities as assigned.

Skills

Echo imaging

TTE procedures

Patient communication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

RDCS or equivalent certification

Job description

MedElite seeks a skilled Echo Technician to perform echocardiograms in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, supporting accurate cardiac assessments for a geriatric population. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and precise imaging for diagnosis.

The ideal candidate holds an ARDS/echo credentials, has prior TTE experience, and is comfortable traveling to facilities nationwide as needed.