Echocardiographer II | FT | Methodist North

About the role

For over a century, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) has served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South. The Echocardiographer II performs echocardiogram and exercise echocardiogram examinations — including color flow mapping, cardiac Doppler imaging, and 2‑D M‑mode — without the assistance of a cardiologist, on assigned patients. The role models behavior aligned with the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, carrying forward a commitment to compassionate, high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine, emergency, Doppler, and special procedures (including Contrast Echoes and TEE Echoes) on patients without the assistance of a cardiologist or other physician.
• Attends and participates in departmental/hospital committees or group meetings as appointed or assigned, serving as member or chairperson.
• Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Demonstrates effective customer relations skills, promotes a positive work environment, and contributes to the overall team effort.
• In emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as indicated.
• Cleans equipment; performs minor repairs; reports the need for any major repairs.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Education / Formal Training

• Required: Technical Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Preferred: Technical Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Work Experience

• Required: 1–3 years of echocardiography experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
• Required: HEARTSAVER (American Heart Association)
• Preferred: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – Adult Echocardiography (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• Preferred: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – Pediatric Echocardiography (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated competency in performing echocardiographic examinations in the designated area.
• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to carry out more complex assignments.
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Ability to perform the preceptor role in the training of new echocardiographers.
• Demonstrates the ability to guide, teach, and mentor other techs and serve in a charge capacity.
• Ability to perform and assess vital signs and take appropriate actions if necessary.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to float throughout MLH sites and/or clinics to perform procedures if needed.

Supervision

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may occasionally demonstrate job responsibilities to other associates.

Physical Demands

• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion; must have good balance and coordination.
• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity required, including color vision, depth perception, and field of vision for assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.