Salary: $1,962.27 - $2,162.27 /wk
Join our team as an Echo Ultrasound Tech / Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Technologist and use your expertise to operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, compassionately prepare patients for echocardiogram procedures, and produce diagnostic images of the heart for interpretation by healthcare teams.
Minimum Requirements:
- National certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) (e.g., RDMS, RCS, DCS).
- BLS certification required.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.
- Two years of experience in the cardiology field preferred. Experience with stress testing preferred.
- Demonstrated competence performing routine transthoracic echocardiograms, assisting with transesophageal echocardiograms, and performing stress echocardiograms.
- Ability to perform diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independently and collaborate with cardiologists for exam interpretation.
- Ability to meet age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital.
- Primary specialty: Ultrasound Tech - ECHO (Echocardiogram Technician).
- Shift name: Days.
- Shift hours: 0800-1630.
- Shift type: 5 days, 8 hours per day schedule.
- Weekend requirement: rotating weekend every fifth week.
- On-call requirement: on-call one week every fifth week.
- Typical volume: approximately 6-8 echocardiograms per day; primarily adult echoes with occasional pediatric telemedicine.
Location Highlights
Alexandria, LA offers a mix of cultural attractions and outdoor recreation within short drives. The city is adjacent to the Red River and features downtown riverfront parks and the Alexandria Zoological Park less than 10 minutes from the central business district, offering family-friendly outdoor time and wildlife exhibits. The Kisatchie National Forest is about a 30-45 minute drive, providing hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities for an adventurous lifestyle. The Alexandria Museum of Art and Rapides Parish Library are in the downtown cultural district, within a short commute of medical centers, supporting an urban-suburban balance. Local dining and festivals in the Alexandria Historic District provide a varied food scene and community events within walking or short driving distance, fitting a quiet to moderately paced lifestyle with regular cultural activities.
Role Summary and Responsibilities
- Perform quality diagnostic echocardiography procedures independently, producing accurate images for cardiology interpretation.
- Perform routine transthoracic echocardiograms, assist with transesophageal echocardiograms, and conduct stress echocardiograms for evaluation of coronary artery disease.
- Notify physicians daily for exam interpretation and maintain communication regarding critical findings.
- Check and manage supplies weekly and perform related assigned tasks to support department operations.
- Adapt assessment and procedure methods to meet age-specific and developmental needs of patients.
- Promote team-building initiatives and demonstrate adherence to organizational core values.
Additional Information
- Work type: Full time.
- Work schedule: 5 days, 8 hours per day.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
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