Echocardiography Technologist
Santa Fe, New Mexico
CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center

Echo Tech (Echocardiography) - Travel Position

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4 days/week, 10 hours/day)
Weekend Requirement: Yes
Employment Type: Travel, Full Time

Job Summary

Perform diagnostic echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients using 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams. Assist cardiologists during exams and coordinate with hospital departments to ensure smooth workflow and accurate billing. Participate in quality control, performance improvement activities, and on-call coverage for emergency echo exams outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform technically proficient echocardiographic exams (2D, M-mode, Doppler)
• Coordinate scheduling, patient transport, and communication with hospital departments
• Assist cardiologists by preparing measurements and exchanging diagnostic information
• Manage delivery and distribution of dictations promptly
• Respond to patient needs and report changes in condition to appropriate staff
• Order supplies and maintain cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms
• Log patient exams and maintain accurate records
• Participate in departmental and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives
• Share responsibility for on-call emergency echo coverage
• Maintain equipment quality control and coordinate repairs
• Stay current with advances in echocardiography and seek mentorship for skill development
• Assist with other cardiac procedures as needed

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a two-year allied health education program related to patient care (e.g., diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or registered nurse preferred)

Certification / Licenses

• A.R.D.M.S. or CCI registered or registry eligible, or comparable national accreditation
• State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License
• BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of actively performing echocardiograms preferred (higher requirement than stated elsewhere)

Skills

• Effective communication abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work efficiently under stress and at a rapid pace
• Manual dexterity required to perform echocardiograms

Additional Information

• This is a backfill replacement position
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role