Echocardiography Technologist (Echo Tech)Position SummaryThe Echocardiography Technologist (Echo Tech) performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations to assist physicians in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. The Echo Tech is responsible for obtaining high-quality diagnostic images, performing required measurements and calculations, recognizing abnormal cardiac findings, and communicating critical findings appropriately.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive adult transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) according to facility protocols and established standards.Obtain high-quality 2D, M-mode, color-flow, pulsed-wave, and continuous-wave Doppler images.Perform accurate cardiac measurements and calculations, including evaluation of ventricular function, chamber size, wall motion, valves, and hemodynamics.Recognize normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.Identify significant or potentially critical findings and communicate them promptly according to department protocol.Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and other advanced echocardiography procedures as required.Perform or assist with stress echocardiograms when applicable.Review patient history and previous cardiac studies to ensure appropriate examination techniques are utilized.Position patients appropriately and modify imaging techniques based on patient condition, body habitus, and clinical indications.Maintain accurate and timely documentation of examinations, measurements, and preliminary findings.Ensure images and measurements are properly transferred and stored within the facility's imaging system.Maintain and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment and report equipment concerns appropriately.Follow infection-prevention, patient-identification, and safety standards.Collaborate effectively with cardiologists, nurses, physicians, and other members of the cardiovascular care team.Maintain efficient patient flow while ensuring diagnostic image quality and patient safety.Required QualificationsGraduate of an accredited cardiac sonography, cardiovascular technology, or diagnostic medical sonography program.Current BLS certification.Active echocardiography credential through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) as required by the facility.Strong experience performing independent adult transthoracic echocardiograms.Proficiency with 2D, M-mode, color Doppler, spectral Doppler, and associated cardiac measurements.Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and common cardiovascular disease processes.Ability to recognize technically limited studies and obtain alternative views when necessary.Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced acute-care environment.Preferred ExperienceRecent acute-care hospital Echo Tech experience.Experience with both inpatient and outpatient echocardiography.Experience assisting with TEE procedures.Stress echocardiography experience.Experience with contrast-enhanced echocardiography and agitated saline/bubble studies.Experience performing portable studies in ICU, emergency department, and other high-acuity settings.Familiarity with cardiac imaging and reporting systems.Ideal CandidateThe ideal Echo Tech is an experienced cardiac sonographer who can independently perform high-quality diagnostic echocardiograms with minimal supervision. The technologist should be comfortable working with patients across varying levels of acuity, including ICU and emergency patients, and be able to recognize significant cardiac abnormalities and escalate findings appropriately.