Echo Technologist I

Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield·Bakersfield, California

$49 - $61/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 15 days ago

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Echo Technologist I · $49 - $61/hr

How this role compares

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+5% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Bakersfield, California ($46.62/hr, n=76)

94 similar openings in the Bakersfield area · median $46.62/hr

$13.00/hr · lowesthighest · $80.00/hr

this role: $48.95/hrmedian $46.62/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 76 posted allied health roles in Bakersfield, California rates. This role sits in the 56th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 5% above the Bakersfield, California median for allied health roles.

Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. Operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and transmit them to the PACS system.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California.

Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics.

Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers.

Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Echo Tech/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 in this role, you must possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

Able to perform a complete array of Diagnostic Ultra Sound Procedures as ordered by a Physician.

Able to select proper probe to obtain excellent results for Cardiologist interpretation.

Able to trouble shoot equipment in determining possible failure.

Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner Transmits digital images to the PACS system for archiving and retrieval of patient information for filming.

Reports equipment problems in an efficient manner.

Job Requirements Required Technologist will have graduated from nationally recognized Cardiac Echo ultrasound program Minimum of 1 year experience performing 2-D, M-Mode, and Color Flow Doppler Echo's on adults Basic Life Support - CPR and Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Requirements

Requires graduation from a nationally recognized cardiac echo ultrasound program and at least one year of experience. Must obtain relevant cardiac sonographer certification within 12 months of hire.

professional certificate
PACS
Echocardiography
Patient care
M-mode
Equipment troubleshooting
Cardiac anatomy
Color flow doppler
Diagnostic ultrasound
Cardiac sonography
2-D echo

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $49 - $61/hr
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posted: Aug 26, 2026
Closes: Aug 26, 2027
Application: Employer website

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