Registered Echo Technologist

Jobtailor; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform Transthoracic, Transesophageal and stress echocardiography on adult and pediatric patients, ensuring high-quality studies and accurate documentation.

The role requires ARDMS/CCI registration, BLS, and the ability to support physicians, manage imaging reporting, and participate in ICAEL-related QA activities on a Monday–Friday 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent
• Minimum of high school graduate or equivalent; in-house training may count as equivalent for testing
• Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred; registry required: RDCS or RDCS/CCCI
• BLS required; knowledge of insurance codes, cardiology procedures, and required paperwork

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered, high-quality Transthoracic, Transesophageal, and Stress Echo exams
• Provide the total patient exam experience according to echocardiography policies and procedures
• Assist physicians during appropriate examinations
• Complete ACC annual department and hospital-wide competency requirements
• Assist with gathering and recording QA/PI information for ICAEL Accreditation
• Maintain professional development through in-services and/or continuing medical education
• Maintain cleanliness of workspace and equipment and restock supplies
• Cross-train to assist with EKGs, holter monitor and event monitor placement, and stress testing
• Process echo images and documentation into the echo structured reporting system
• Maintain equipment and secure repairs at the direction of the Manager of Cardiology
• Perform duties primarily Monday-Friday on the 2nd shift

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Patient-Centered Care

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

BLS Certification

Tools

Transthoracic Echo

Transesophageal Echo

Stress Echo

M-mode Imaging

Two-Dimensional Imaging

Doppler Modalities

EKG Assistance

Holter Monitor Placement

Event Monitor Placement

Echo Structured Reporting System

Cardiac Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

• • Provide patient-centered, high-quality Transthoracic Adult and Pediatric, Transesophageal, and Stress Echo examinations
• • Provide the total patient exam experience according to echocardiography policies and procedures
• • Assist physicians during appropriate examinations
• • Complete ACC annual department and hospital-wide competency requirements
• • Assist with gathering and recording Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement information for ICAEL Accreditation
• • Maintain professional development through in-services and/or continuing medical education programs
• • Maintain cleanliness of workspace and equipment and restock supplies
• • Cross-train to assist with EKGs, holter monitor and event monitor placement, and stress testing
• • Process echo images and documentation into the echo structured reporting system
• • Maintain equipment and secure repairs at the direction of the Manager of Cardiology
• • Perform duties primarily Monday-Friday on the 2nd shift

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited/approved Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent
• Minimum of high school graduate or equivalent
• In-house training and completion of Ultrasound Technologist Workshop may serve as an equivalent for those grandfathered to test for CCI or ARDMS registry
• Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred
• Registry required: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• BLS required
• Knowledge of insurance codes, cardiology procedures, and required paperwork
• Ability to process echo images and documentation into the echo structured reporting system
• Ability to perform Transthoracic Adult and Pediatric, Transesophageal, and Stress Echo exams using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler modalities
• Ability to assist with EKGs, holter monitors, event monitors, and stress testing
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including manipulating probes and equipment, repositioning and transporting patients, lifting supplies up to 10 lbs, and pushing echo equipment approximately 440+ lbs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echo examinations, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with echocardiography standards. Proficient in processing echo images and documentation, with a strong foundation in cardiac ultrasound techniques and equipment maintenance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Cardiac Ultrasound Experience
• Echocardiography Procedures
• BLS Certification
• Echo Structured Reporting System

Hard Skills

• Transthoracic Echo
• Transesophageal Echo
• Stress Echo
• M-mode Imaging
• Two-Dimensional Imaging
• Doppler Modalities
• EKG Assistance
• Holter Monitor Placement
• Event Monitor Placement
• Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement

Soft Skills

• Patient-Centered Care
• Professional Development
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Cardiovascular Technology
• ICAEL Accreditation
• Insurance Codes
• Cardiology Procedures
• Continuing Medical Education

Tools & Technologies

• Echo Structured Reporting System
• Cardiac Ultrasound Equipment