Title: Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech)

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 8-Hour Night Shift (40 Hours/Week) | Optional 4x10 Schedule Available

Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech)

About the Facility

• 885 Licensed Beds
• Level I Trauma Center
• Academic Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Satellite Locations

• Davie Inpatient/Outpatient Care Hospital
• Country Club Clinic

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) to perform advanced cardiac imaging studies in a fast-paced academic medical center. The department is committed to delivering high-quality, patient- and family-focused cardiac diagnostic services.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) experience
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications & Credentials

Required

• BLS
• One of the following:
  • RDCS (ARDMS)
  • RCS
  • Advanced Cardiac Sonographer Credential (CCI/Client Approved)

Preferred

• ACLS
• PALS

Patient Population & Common Studies

Common Patient Types

• Heart Failure Evaluations
• Chemotherapy Cardiac Evaluations
• Renal Transplant Evaluations
• General Cardiology Patients
• Advanced Cardiac Diagnostic Patients

Diagnostic Procedures Performed

• Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE)
• Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)
• Stress Echocardiograms
• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms
• Nuclear Cardiology Testing
• Tilt Table Testing

Department Volume

Average Daily Volumes Across All Locations

Comprehensive TTE Studies

• Approximately 110 per day

Stress Testing

• Stress Echo
• Dobutamine Stress Echo
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Tilt Table Tests
• Approximately 14 per day

TEE Studies

• Approximately 5–6 per day

Required Skills

• 2D Echocardiography
• Doppler Imaging
• Color Flow Doppler
• 3D Echocardiography
• Strain Imaging
• Contrast Studies

Preferred Skills

• Stress Echocardiography
• Interventional Procedure Support
• IV Management Training

Department Support & Team Structure

Department Leadership & Staff

• Dedicated Cardiac Ultrasound Educator
• Chief Sonographer
• 19 Echo Technologists (including satellite locations)
• 5 Registered Nurses
• 2 Electrophysiology Technicians

Department Culture

• Patient- and Family-Focused Care
• Fast-Paced Environment
• Academic Teaching Laboratory
• High Clinical Standards
• Balanced Mix of Portable and In-Lab Studies

Equipment & Technology

EMR

• Epic (Encompass)

Cardiology Equipment

• Philips Echocardiography Systems
• Client Echo Systems
• Client CASE Stress Lab Equipment
• Philips ISCV Reporting System

Floating Requirements

Echo Technologists may be required to float within the Wake Region, including:

• Davie Inpatient/Outpatient Care Hospital
• Country Club Clinic
• Other Wake Region satellite sites as needed

Orientation

Hospital Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)

Department Orientation

• 2 Days of Department-Specific Training

Scheduling Information

Shift

• 8-Hour Night Shift
• 40 Hours per Week

Alternative Schedule

• Optional 4x10-Hour Schedule Available

Weekend Requirement

• Based on Department Needs

Holiday Requirement

• Based on Department Needs

Call Requirements

• No Call
• No Callback Requirements

Interview Process

• No Clinical Interview Required

Dress Code

Scrubs

• Top: Barney Purple (Not Eggplant)
• Pants/Skirt: Black
• Warm-Up Jacket: Purple or Black

Parking

• Free Parking Available
• Assigned Parking Available