• Echo Technologist

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    As an Echo Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.

     

    Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.

     

    To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

     

    + Uses two patient identifiers to ensure accurate patient identification.

    + Compares physician's orders to requisitions for accuracy.

    + Obtains accurate medical history and completes the appropriate worksheet.

    + Performs comprehensive clinical assessments and all diagnostic echocardiographic laboratory examinations, including:a. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)b. 3D echocardiographyc. Strain imagingd. The use of Ultrasound Enhancing Agente. Stress echocardiography with treadmill or dobutaminef. Assists with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with or without UEA and or 3D, as ordered by the Clinician.

    + Utilizes cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Recognizes the significance of all visualized structures, differentiates normal from abnormal findings, and identifies artifacts.

    + Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and front desk to ensure workload coverage and that studies are performed in the proper order based on urgency (STAT, pending discharge, or held over from the previous day).

    Job Requirements

    Required

    + High School Graduate, upon hire or

    + High School GED, upon hire and

    + Graduate of an accredited Sonography institution and credentialed in Echocardiography Sonography (ARDMS or CCI), upon hire and

    + Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months or

    + Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or

    + Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or

    + Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or

    + Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, within 12 - months or

    + Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months or

    + Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months and

    + Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

    Preferred

    + One (1) year of experience in Echo Sonography

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

    Pay Range

    $32.30 - $48.05 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.