Acute Care, Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Document Imaging, Echocardiography, Electrocardiogram, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Quality Assurance, RCS (Revision Control System), Record Keeping, Stress Testing, Ultrasound
Echo Technician (Cardiac Sonographer)
Location: Syracuse, New York 13210
Contract Length: 14 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule: 5x8.5-Hour Shifts | Rotating Weekends & Holidays | No On-Call
Guaranteed Hours: 42.5 Hours/Week
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Echo Technician (Cardiac Sonographer) to join a leading acute care healthcare facility in Syracuse, NY. This position is ideal for a skilled cardiac imaging professional with expertise in echocardiography procedures and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
The Echo Technician will perform a wide range of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures while collaborating closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support accurate cardiac diagnosis and treatment planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures including 2D and 3D echocardiograms
- Conduct transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) studies
- Perform stress echocardiograms, including exercise and pharmacologic stress testing
- Assist with intra-procedural cardiac imaging in specialized cardiovascular settings
- Operate and maintain ultrasound imaging equipment to ensure optimal image quality
- Recognize and interpret EKG rhythms and cardiac abnormalities during procedures
- Accurately document imaging findings and maintain patient records
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to support patient diagnosis and treatment
- Ensure patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality throughout all procedures
- Adhere to facility protocols, infection control standards, and quality assurance initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months of recent experience in cardiac ultrasound or echocardiography
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, EKG rhythms, and echocardiography procedures
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced clinical environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a related healthcare or allied health field
- Previous experience in hospital and outpatient cardiac imaging settings
- Experience performing stress echo and TEE procedures
- Excellent communication, organizational, and patient care skills
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.