Per Diem Cardiac Echo Technologist - Beverly Hills

Atria Health; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiograms and stress tests, providing expert assessments for cardiologist review. You will optimize ultrasound image quality and collaborate with physicians to promote patient wellness. The role supports cardiovascular lab operations and may require independent work with minimal supervision.

Required are RDCS or RCS credentials, 5+ years of clinical cardiac experience, BLS/CPR, and CME upkeep. ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification: Active RDCS or RCS with current credentials.
• Minimum 5+ years of clinical cardiac experience.
• Experience in a Lead/Charge role is highly preferred.
• BLS/CPR current; ACLS preferred.
• Must maintain CMEs to keep credentials active.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and exercise stress echocardiograms.
• Provide expert assessment and preliminary interpretation for review by cardiologist.
• Optimize image quality using anatomy, physiology, and imaging technique knowledge.
• Collaborate with clinical team to promote wellness and patient outcomes.
• Maintain lab operations: equipment, supplies, and logs.
• Handle ad-hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Leadership/Charge experience

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Tools

Phillips Ultrasound machines

Job description

About Atria:

Atria is a membership-based preventive health care practice delivering cutting-edge primary and specialty care from the comfort of your home, at our practices in Palm Beach and New York, or wherever you are in the world.

We bring together a multidisciplinary team of renowned, in-house physicians to provide proactive, preventive, and precision-based care for Atria members and their families. We aim to optimize the lifespan and healthspan of all our members through meticulous screening and tailored interventions to prevent, reverse, or manage all major chronic diseases.

Each member’s care is led by a dedicated Chief Medical Officer who collaborates on your behalf with specialists in cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, gynecology, endocrinology, performance and movement, and more. Our exceptional clinicians also work closely with the 60+ members of the Atria Academy of Science & Medicine, top experts in their respective fields who are available for rapid consults, support, and referrals.

About The Role

• Performs echocardiograms and exercise stress echocardiograms of a non-invasive nature in accordance with established practices and procedures

• Provides expert assessment, evaluation and prepares preliminary interpretation and documentation for cardiologist’s review
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images
• Works collaboratively with the clinical team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care
• Assists in the proper functioning of the cardiovascular lab including, but not limited to, maintaining clean equipment and re-stocking the lab with supplies, as necessary
• This role will be performed independently with minimal supervision
• Requires troubleshooting technology issues that arise as needed
• Perform vital sign monitoring and assessment
• Maintains daily log of patient procedures
• Performs variety of ad-hoc duties as necessary
• Experienced with Phillips Ultrasound machines is a plus but not required

Compensation

$70-82/hr based on years of experience

Requirements

• Certification: Active RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) through ARDMS or RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) through CCI.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program.
• Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of clinical cardiac experience. Proven experience in a \"Charge,\" \"Lead,\" or Senior capacity is highly preferred.
• Life Support: Current BLS/CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Maintenance: Must maintain the required CMEs to keep credentials active and in good standing with accrediting bodies.

Core Competencies

• Clinical Authority: Recognized as a technical expert in cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, and pathology.
• Organizational Leadership: Exceptional ability to manage department resources, staffing levels, and supply inventory.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills necessary for detailed technical reporting and professional collaboration with the Chief of Cardiology.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to remain calm and precise during emergency \"Code Blue\" situations or in the ICU/OR environment.
• Teamwork & Culture: Dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with organization values and promotes continuous professional growth for all staff.

Schedule

Potential for weekend availability as we scale west coast region