Echo Technologist
Billings, Montana
Saint Vincent Healthcare

Echo Tech

Location: Billings, Montana Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift, 10-hour days (40 hours per week) Call: 1 in 5

Role Summary

Performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac and vascular exams under the direction of a physician to identify abnormalities that support patient diagnosis. Uses high-frequency ultrasound to evaluate internal organs and vessels.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares the exam room, obtains informed consent, and takes an accurate clinical history as needed.
• Reviews patient history, selects protocols, explains the procedure, and positions the patient.
• Assesses patient status and needs, performs diagnostic techniques and tests, and carries out necessary interventions.
• Evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and the type of test ordered, and ensures quality images.
• Coordinates image and exam preparation and documentation for physician partners.
• Documents and communicates patient information accurately, and ensures safe handoffs between shifts.
• Monitors equipment reliability and safety, reports issues, orders and stocks supplies, and transports patients as needed.
• Participates in quality initiatives covering patient satisfaction, patient care, and workflow.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Echo Technologist, with experience within the last year
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Additional Notes

• Candidates need to be comfortable performing pediatric and neonatal echocardiograms.