Echocardiography Specialist
4 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Echocardiography Technologist to join our team at Ascension. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics.
Key Responsibilities- Set up and adjust imaging equipment to perform exams, ensuring accurate and high-quality results.
- Implement safety standards and perform quality control procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Perform routine and complex studies, assisting in a variety of imaging procedures as needed.
- Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations to ensure accurate diagnoses.
- Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately to ensure optimal image quality.
- Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards, maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.
- Submit high-quality images and documents to PACS, ensuring accurate patient data and history.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and other designated areas.
- BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire date.
- One or more of the following certifications: Cardiographic Tech, Radiologic Technologist, Registered Radiologic Technologist, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Medical Sonographer.
- 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.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care. We offer a wide range of services, including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services, and more.
We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment, empowering our associates to give back and make a positive impact in their communities. Ascension is an equal employment opportunity employer, promoting career flexibility and offering benefits to support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.