Echo Tech - Registered

At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of St. Francis is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

The sonographer provides clinical support and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging as it pertains to patient needs. This includes but not limited to: Adult Echocardiograms, Transesophageal Echocardiograms(TEE) and Stress Echocardiograms. Performs measurements and calculations according to policy and/or protocol.

FLSA: Non-exempt
EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

Minimum Education
X High school diploma or equivalent X Required
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, a certificate echocardiogram program or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology Ultrasound program.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:
New graduates must become registered by one of the following within one year of hire: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer/Registered Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or Registered through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Prior to becoming registered, you will work under the supervision of a registered sonographer. x Required for Registered Echo Tech position 

BLS- required