Lead Echo Technologist – Cardiac Ultrasound (Sign-On Bonus)

CHI; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs seeks a Lead Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and acquire high-quality cardiac images, ensuring patient comfort.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, report significant findings to physicians, and coordinate care across clinics and hospitals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 5+ years in cardiac sonography, with multiple certifications within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school.
• 5+ years of experience in cardiac sonography.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer or RDCS within 12 months.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform M-Mode, 2D, color Doppler, stress echos, and TEE as directed.
• Inspect and troubleshoot echo equipment; maintain logs and billing records.
• Coordinate care across clinics and hospitals; train cardiovascular ultrasound techs.
• Support policy updates and capital budget development.
• Pursue continuing education; maintain CME credits (10 per year or 30 per 3 years).

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI)

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

BLS/CPR

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs seeks a Lead Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography and acquire high-quality cardiac images, ensuring patient comfort.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, report significant findings to physicians, and coordinate care across clinics and hospitals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 5+ years in cardiac sonography, with multiple certifications within 12 months.