Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Echo Technologist performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler imaging, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They collaborate with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic reports and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Echo Technologist Part-Time, 24 hours per week Days, 8: 00am-4:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday On call rotation (One night a week)
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.
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.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
• 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required
Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography. Required certifications include RDMS or equivalent accreditation and BCLS, with RDCS or RCS preferred.
Market context
In Indiana, allied-health radiologic technologist roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and physician practices. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for both formal program completion and active credentials, including BLS and ARRT registration. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit and save time on the original job description; if you apply, confirm your program, certification status, and any state-specific expectations before submitting.
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