Echocardiography Technologist
Santa Fe, NM
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist/Cardiac Sonographer for a high-volume hospital cardiology department requiring ARDMS/CCI registry and the ability to perform 9 studies per shift.

Details

• Cardiology Non-Invasive department in a high-volume hospital setting
• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients
• Must be able to perform 9 studies per shift
• 4x10 hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Weekend requirement
• Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams outside of regular hours

Requirements

• ARDMS/CCI registered or registry eligible, or comparable national accreditation required
• BLS certification through American Heart Association required
• State Echo Sonographer license required if applicable
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two-year allied health education program (patient care related) preferred, such as diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or nursing
• 2 years of experience actively performing echocardiograms preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions
• Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms

Additional Information

• Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams
• Coordinates scheduling, patient transport, phone communication, and billing entry with related hospital departments
• Assists cardiologists during dictation by preparing and measuring M-modes and relaying pertinent diagnostic information
• Delivers, picks up, and distributes dictations in a timely manner
• Responds to patient needs during exams and reports changes in condition to physician or nurse in charge
• Orders echo supplies and maintains cleanliness and stock of exam rooms
• Logs patients and exams and files patient records
• Participates in departmental and hospital-wide Performance Improvement activities
• Maintains quality control of equipment and coordinates repair services as needed
• Stays current on advances in echocardiography and seeks mentorship from cardiologists
• Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed