Lead Echo Tech

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with 100% match

Education support through tuition assistance

Job summary

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna is seeking a Lead Cardiac Sonographer who will provide expert clinical care through echocardiogram exams while guiding departmental operations and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate must have BLS and ARDMS (AE) certifications along with 5 years of experience in the field. This role offers significant opportunities for leadership and professional development, contributing to high standards of cardiac care in the community.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
• Current ARDMS (AE) and/or CCI certification is required.
• 5 years of post-graduate experience in the field is preferred.
• Previous supervisor or management experience to support leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical care by performing echocardiogram exams.
• Guide departmental operations by creating and maintaining staffing schedules.
• Ensure quality and compliance by assessing regulatory standards.
• Lead and mentor the team by assisting with staff meetings.
• Promote safety and collaboration by following risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Expert clinical care

Leadership abilities

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography, echocardiography, or radiologic technology

Job description

Lead Cardiac Sonographer

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Echo Tech? At TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Lead Echo Tech, you will play an essential role in guiding both your patients and your clinical team through critical diagnostic moments. You will perform high-quality echocardiogram exams while providing the leadership and technical oversight necessary to ensure excellence across the department. You’ll have the opportunity to influence operational functions, mentor staff through clinical activities, and partner closely with cardiologists and hospital leadership to maintain the highest standards of cardiac care. With a focus on professional development and teamwork, you’ll have the platform to build your leadership expertise and make a lasting impact on the health of our community every day.

Your role will include:

• Delivering expert clinical care by performing echocardiogram exams according to established protocols while maintaining the same high standards and patient-focused requirements as the staff tech team.
• Guiding departmental operations by creating and maintaining staffing schedules, managing PTO requests, and adjusting productivity hours based on patient volumes to ensure seamless service.
• Ensuring quality and compliance by assessing regulatory standards and quality assurance issues with department leadership while providing the vital data needed for performance improvement plans.
• Leading and mentoring the team by assisting with staff meetings, addressing performance or clinical concerns, and continually assessing the professional growth of the echo staff.
• Promoting safety and collaboration by following all facility risk mitigation strategies for hazardous medications and fostering strong communication between staff and physicians to enhance teamwork.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
• Current ARDMS (AE) and/or CCI certification is required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography, echocardiography, or radiologic technology is preferred.
• 5 years of post-graduate experience in the field is preferred.
• Previous supervisor or management experience to support leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients and the cardiac care team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.