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Echocardiography Technologist
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Ascension . This position is located at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN.
Details
Department: Imaging – Echocardiography
Schedule: Full‑Time / Rotating Shift
Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
Location: Nashville, TN
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long‑term & short‑term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.
Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
Ensure prompt submission of high‑quality images and documents to PACS (correct lead markers and patient data).
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and other areas within the department.
Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
One or more of the following required:
Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job‑specific experience required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Other Important Notices Pay Non‑Discrimination Notice: Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E‑Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E‑Verify link below for more information.
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Echocardiography Technologist
role at
Ascension . This position is located at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN.
Details
Department: Imaging – Echocardiography
Schedule: Full‑Time / Rotating Shift
Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
Location: Nashville, TN
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long‑term & short‑term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.
Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
Ensure prompt submission of high‑quality images and documents to PACS (correct lead markers and patient data).
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and other areas within the department.
Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
One or more of the following required:
Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job‑specific experience required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Other Important Notices Pay Non‑Discrimination Notice: Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E‑Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E‑Verify link below for more information.
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