Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer)

Overview

Position: Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) - Part-time Schedule Saturday - Monday 08:00am - 12:00pm Comp Range: $44.06 - $73.78

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

Independent & Financially Stable organization
State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
Supportive Administration & Culture
Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic (TTE), transesophageal (TEE), and stress echocardiograms as ordered per protocol, American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines, and physician orders.
• Operate ultrasound and diagnostic imaging equipment to acquire high-quality cardiac images utilizing contrast agents such as Definity and agitated bubble techniques when appropriate.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, pathology, and sonographic principles with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal echocardiographic findings.
• Analyze echocardiographic data and prepare preliminary findings for the interpreting Cardiologist.
• May start and manage intravenous (IV) lines for contract echocardiography when credentialed and trained.
• Collaborate closely with Cardiologist and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.
• Review and evaluate images for clarity, completeness, and diagnostic value.
• Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and reports in the PACS or EMR system.
• Maintain equipment, perform quality control checks, and report malfunctions promptly.
• Comply with infection control, HIPAA, and patient safety standards.
• Stay current with continuing education and new echocardiographic techniques.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiative and accreditation processes (IAC Echocardiography).
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a focus in Cardiac Sonography.
• Licenses/ Certifications/ Registrations Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI. BLS certification.
• Experience Required: 1 year of experience as a Echo Tech. Preferred: 3 years of experience as a Echo Tech. Experience with a range of echocardiographic techniques, including Stress and TEE (preferred).