Echocardiography Technologist

Echocardiography Technologist

Echocardiography Technologist is responsible for the performance of quality echocardiogram exams, including transthoracic stress and transesophageal assessments.

Department: Echocardiography
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Required credentials: RDCS or RCS; or RDMS (AE)
BLS/CPR: within 90 days of hire
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $35.43

• Assess patient history and symptomology relative to the level of study being performed.
• Assist staff physicians as needed.
• Follow proper policy and protocol for procedures as outlined in protocol guides and hospital policy.
• Maintain equipment by routine cleaning and operational checks.
• Perform echo and vascular examinations, including but not limited to transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echo, venous duplex, venous mapping, carotid duplex, and arterial doppler.
• Perform general ultrasound examinations such as abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, breast, and specialty procedures (e.g., biopsy, aspiration).
• Prepare written documentation related to the ultrasound exam accurately and timely in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Produce high‑quality ultrasound images and provide assistance in their interpretation.
• Provide training to ensure competency of students.
• Send images for interpretation in accordance with department procedures.
• Serve as liaison between the hospital and clinical training programs from various schools.
• Transport patients as required in a safe, professional, and courteous manner.

• Associate's Degree (Required).
• BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire).
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Echo (AE) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

• Estimated compensation range: $35.43 - $54.92 per hour, based on experience.
• Career development through continuing education and on‑site training.
• Tuition reimbursement program.