Heart Echo Technologist - Precision Cardiac Imaging

Jackson-County-Regional-Health-Center; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Regional Health Center seeks an ultrasound technologist specializing in echocardiography to perform echocardiograms and related heart imaging procedures.

The role requires collaboration with cardiologists and the healthcare team, patient preparation, accurate image acquisition, and maintaining quality standards. RDCS or ARDMS eligibility is preferred, with limited experience acceptable.

Qualifications

• 3-year college/university program or equivalent; echo technicians typically need an associate or bachelor’s degree, plus a certificate in echocardiography or cardiac sonography.
• RDCS credential preferred or ARDMS eligible.
• Less than 1 year experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and ultrasound examinations of the heart.
• Prepare patients and position them for exams.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and adjust settings for optimal images.
• Acquire high-quality heart images using various techniques.
• Review preliminary results and report abnormalities to cardiologist.
• Monitor patient vital signs during procedures.
• Document test results and images in the medical record system.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and healthcare team for accurate diagnosis.
• Maintain competency through continuing education.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Imaging equipment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Assoc./B.S. in Sonography

Tools

RDCS credential (ARDMS) eligibility

Job description

Jackson County Regional Health Center seeks an ultrasound technologist specializing in echocardiography to perform echocardiograms and related heart imaging procedures.

The role requires collaboration with cardiologists and the healthcare team, patient preparation, accurate image acquisition, and maintaining quality standards. RDCS or ARDMS eligibility is preferred, with limited experience acceptable.