Cardiac Echo Tech (62521)
Company: Memorial Health
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Min USD $34.34/Hr. Max USD $53.23/Hr. Overview Performs
Echocardiographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of heart
disease according to established standards on neonates, infants,
pediatrics and adults. This position also requires the ability to
perform other diagnostic procedures including stress testing. This
is a PRN position. Qualifications Education:
Licensure/Certification/Registry: Active RDCS certification
required, or registry eligible. Must obtain RDCS within 1 year of
hire per Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of
Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL). Healthcare Provider or
Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
Experience: Three to five years of experience in echocardiography
preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Outstanding verbal,
written and organizational skills. Responsibilities 1. Maintain
knowledge of sectional anatomy & select the proper technical
factors and imaging modes in order to in order to produce high
quality images, along with positioning the patient and equipment.
Review images for quality before completion of exam. 2. Obtain and
utilize pertinent medical history to obtain optimum exams, and
communicate with pertinent medical professionals. 3. Coordinate
echocardiographic procedures with appropriate departments and
personnel. 4. Ensure exams are completed in a prompt manner, from
receipt of requisition to interpretation. 5. Utilize effective
patient care and communicate skills to obtain optimum patient
rapport. 6. Monitor patient condition and take appropriate action
to ensure continuity of patient care. 7. Respond promptly to STAT
requests, and perform sonograms within the time frame required for
optimum imaging. 8. Function in other sections of the Cardiology
Department as requested. 9. Perform clerical tasks, which include
scheduling exams and faxing results. 10. Review and recommend
equipment/supply purchases 11. Maintain adequate inventory supply
in work area. 12. Performs other related work as required or
requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to
perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this
description.
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