Echocardiography Tech

Location: Pensacola, FL | Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola | Department: Electrocardiography EKG | Schedule: Day Shift, Full-time

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, conducting both routine and complex studies in accordance with accepted protocols.
• Operate imaging equipment by setting up, adjusting, and manually maneuvering transducers, while accurately positioning patients and selecting technical parameters.
• Ensure clinical quality by recognizing significant structures, pathology, and artifacts, and submitting high-quality images and documentation to PACS promptly.
• Maintain safety and compliance by implementing safety standards, performing quality control, and ensuring all activities meet regulatory agency requirements.
• Manage department environment by assisting in the maintenance of clean, safe, and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, and other departmental facilities.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cardiac Echocardiography, Structural Heart support, Peripheral Vascular studies, Pediatrics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more