Echocardiography Technologist
Austell, GA
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

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:

• ARDMS (Registered Medical Sonographer) or equivalent credential such as RDCS, RCS (Cardiac) or CCI certification preferred. All required certifications must be current upon hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in echocardiography required. Preference given to candidates who are graduates of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program.
• Experience performing adult transthoracic echocardiograms. Experience with pediatric or transesophageal echocardiography and contrast (Ultrasound Enhancing Agents) or saline bubble studies preferred.
• Ability to perform measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol and to send studies to PACS.
• Experience with infection control procedures, equipment cleaning and basic troubleshooting of ultrasound equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families and multidisciplinary teams and to document findings clearly.
• Must be available to take call and to work rotating weekends and holidays as required by the department.
• Must demonstrate ability to function in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload, and maintain patient safety and dignity.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift pattern: 3 x 12-hour shifts, various shifts (days and/or nights as scheduled).
• Must be available to take call and to work rotating weekends and holidays.
• May be required to float to other facilities within the client network as needed.

Location Highlights

Explore Austell, GA while working near Atlanta's attractions and outdoor areas. Austell is approximately 15 miles west of downtown Atlanta and a short drive to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, offering river trails and kayaking within a 30–40 minute drive. The area is near downtown Marietta and the historic Marietta Square, both within a 20–25 minute commute, providing dining, museums and seasonal festivals for an urban-suburban lifestyle fit. Commuters have access to major highways such as I-75 and I-285, with MARTA rail connections available in nearby Atlanta for regional transit and cultural venues like the Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park located within a 20–30 minute drive. The region supports an active lifestyle with nearby parks, golf courses, and weekend access to Blue Ridge Mountains recreation approximately 90 miles north for hiking and outdoor adventure.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and recruiter support from day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan available.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Travel and license reimbursement available.
• Referral bonuses and housing assistance options may be available.

Standard Job Description

Perform all cardiac imaging including adult, pediatric, transesophageal (including structural heart) and stress echocardiograms as required by the department. Perform measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol. Provide preliminary oral summary of findings to interpreting physician when requested. Administer Ultrasound Enhancing Agents and perform saline bubble studies when credentialed and authorized. Ensure patient safety and comfort, verify orders and patient identity, and follow pre- and post-procedural verification and Time Out processes. Maintain equipment, follow infection control policies, and send studies to PACS promptly. Participate in orientation and training of department staff and complete required documentation and mandatory education. Maintain productivity comparable to peers and adhere to regulatory and hospital standards.

EEO Statement

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.