Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
CH
Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Echo Technologist - Part Time
Career Insights for Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Indiana data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$60,836 / year median in Indiana
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Echo Technologist Part-Time, 24 hours per week Days, 8:00am-4:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday On call rotation (One night a week) Benefits Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401(k) with matching
Sign On Bonus:
$12,500Student Loan Repayment:
Up to $5,000 Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Job Summary The Echo Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to procedures. The Echo Technologist collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports to support effective patient care. Essential Functions Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines. Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, ensuring proper positioning and monitoring during exams. Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less. Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure. Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care. Accurately documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining confidentiality. Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before conducting procedures, adhering to patient safety protocols. Collaborates with healthcare teams, providing information about patient conditions or changes during procedures to ensure timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists. Demonstrates competency in age-specific care, adapting imaging techniques to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of each patient. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques. Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams. Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively, adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols. Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting. Licenses and Certifications RDMS- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required BCLS
- Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required RDCS
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred or RCS
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred