Highmark Health·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Performs various echocardiographic procedures including M-Mode, 2D, and Doppler imaging while assisting cardiologists with TEE and stress studies. Ensures department operations meet ICAEL standards and maintains equipment and patient data records.
Company: Allegheny Health Network
GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs echocardiographic procedures which include M-Mode, 2D real time, color flow, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler and stress echocardiograms. Assists with transesophageal procedures. Be able to assist during pericardiocentesis and obtain images with the use of contrast. Perform cardiac exercise testing and assist with nuclear cardiology. Must understand and provide preliminary (analysis) of echocardiograph results. Must be able to perform calculations and measurements as required. Assures functioning of the department is within ICAEL standards. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Positions patients, selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to independently perform ultrasound imaging according to ICAEL protocol efficiently and accurately. Assists the cardiologist with the performance of TEE and stress imaging studies. (65%) Utilizes safety and infection prevention standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. Cleans equipment including TEE probes per laboratory approved protocol. Maintains adequate supplies for efficient department operations. (15%) Recognizes the need for contrast imaging and may administer if trained and verified as competent per laboratory protocol. (5%) Operates the laboratory ultrasound systems, information systems and databases and enters all required demographic and other data. (15%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred 1 to 3 years’ experience performing echocardiograms. RDCS certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography May require PA driver's license.
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Market context
In Pennsylvania, echocardiography technologist openings are often tied to hospitals, cardiology practices, and diagnostic imaging teams that need staff who can perform and document cardiac studies accurately. This role is competitive because employers typically look for specialty training, ARDMS or CCI adult echocardiography certification within six months, related experience, and Basic Life Support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of patient-facing imaging work before applying.