Echo Technologist

PRN rate: $38.50 flat.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort.
• Conduct a range of echocardiographic studies, including:
  • M-Mode
  • Two-dimensional imaging
  • Color flow mapping
  • Cardiac Doppler
  • Echo stress testing
  • Trans-esophageal echo
  • Stress testing
  • EKG
  • Holter application
• Prepare patients for ultrasound procedures.
• Recognize and promptly report significant findings to physicians.
• Maintain echo equipment.
• Maintain an accurate log of echo procedures performed.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of college with emphasis in medical sciences and mathematics (required upon hire).
• Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours of in-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography (required upon hire).
• One of the following certifications within 12 months of hire:
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI)
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy.
• Proficient technical skills in operating ultrasound equipment.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in cardiovascular ultrasound (preferred).

About the Employer

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating healing both inside our hospitals and in the community.

Pay

$38.50/hour.