• Echo Tech - Outpatient Cardiology Clinic

    Community Health Systems (Gadsden, AL)


    At Gadsden Regional Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! We look forward to you becoming our next **Echo Tech!** We offer a family friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced Tech looking to make a change!

     

    Gadsden Regional Medical Center is located in Gadsden, AL which offers a variety of attractions, such as top tier public schools, museums, and nature. You can hike one of our beautiful trails, fish along the Coosa River, or visit Noccalula Falls. Enjoy a quaint night out on Broad Street or enjoy a beautiful mountain sunset. From golf, hiking, fishing, children's museums and Noccalula Falls, there are lots of things to do and see in this beautiful city.

     

    Schedule: Full-Time, Days, Mon - Thu 7A-5P & Fri 7A-12P (end times may vary)

    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.

    What We Offer

    + Student Loan Repayment Plans

    + Health Insurance Eligibility 1 st of the Month

    + 6% 401k Employer Matching

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Company provided renewal of BLS

    Qualifications

    + 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required

    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

    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.

     

    About Gadsden Regional Medical Center

     

    Gadsden Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 346-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We are Joint Commission certified in hip and knee replacements and have top-rated programs in cardiology and emergency care.

     

    We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in Gadsden, Albertville, Attalla, Boaz, Fort Payne, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Jacksonville, Leesburg, Piedmont, Rainbow City, Southside, Steele, Wellington and surrounding communities.

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.