Sr Echo Tech

About the role

The Senior Ultrasound Technologist (SUT) in the Echo Lab operates and maintains expertise on ultrasound systems from multiple vendors, performing echocardiograms in both acute care and outpatient settings. This position requires certification as an RDCS or RCS and involves maintaining high medical ethics, staying updated with evolving procedures, and adhering to UCDH and IAC policies. The SUT also provides clinical instruction to cardiac ultrasound students and participates in lab-sponsored events as requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform all requested 2-D/3D and stress echocardiogram examinations as ordered by attending physicians.
• Conduct advanced cardiac analytics, including cardiac mechanics (strain), 3D/4D volumes, and emerging technologies.
• Operate and maintain expertise on various ultrasound systems (e.g., Siemens SC 2000, Philips Epiq, CX50, iE33).
• Prepare preliminary worksheets and contact referring physicians as required by established protocols.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure appropriate patient care and address patient care issues as they arise.
• Organize daily work schedules and perform related clerical duties.
• Assume responsibility for patient safety and well-being in the Echo Lab.
• Report equipment failures to clinical engineering and appropriate supervisors.
• Provide in-service education on echo procedures to healthcare team members.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) and echo research projects.
• Establish and maintain ethical working relationships with patients and staff.
• Perform TTE and/or exercise stress echocardiograms in Primary Care Network (PCN) clinics as assigned.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, documenting and reporting clearly and concisely.
• Assist co-workers and maintain professional relationships with department personnel.
• Recognize normal and pathological cardiac anatomy and differentiate disease processes using ultrasound equipment.
• Utilize hospital and departmental policies effectively and maintain knowledge of PACS and IS access codes.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Key responsibility breakdown: 75% Echocardiography Procedures, 15% Documentation, 5% Scheduling, 5% Equipment/Supplies.

Requirements

• American Registration for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification with applicable credential (e.g., RDCS, RDMS, RVT) or equivalent.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or UC Davis Health CPR.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer in an acute care setting.
• Working knowledge of transesophageal echocardiograms, ultrasound-guided transcatheter therapies, and structural heart procedures.
• Advanced level of cardiac ultrasound skill and technical dexterity in anatomy and pathophysiology of cardiac disease.
• Ability to perform and interpret advanced cardiac analytics (e.g., strain, 3D/4D volumes).
• Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, including PACS and IS access codes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM). Availability for mandatory overtime and assignments at other Primary Care Network (PCN) locations may be requested.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $67.45 - $87.28.

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Retirement plans, including pension and retirement savings options.
• Supplemental insurance (e.g., life, disability, pet, legal, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Paid leave, including holidays, vacation, sick time, and pregnancy/parental leave.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Well-being resources, including mental health services and lactation support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and student loan debt counseling.
• Free professional development courses and learning opportunities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Standing, walking, and sitting for varying durations (up to 6 hours).
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent twisting, keyboard use, and repetitive motion (3 to 6+ hours).
• Occasional exposure to loud noise levels.
• Continuous sustained attention, complex problem-solving, and multitasking (6 to 8+ hours).
• Continuous interaction with patients, staff, and multiple concurrent tasks.

This is a 100% on-site position. UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus.