CommonSpirit Health
Job Summary and Responsibilities
First shift, second shift, and weekend options. 8, 10, & 12 hour shifts available with incentive pay for working nights and weekends. Sign on bonus available. The Registered Echocardiography Technologist /Sonographer performs non-invasive echocardiography procedures on patients aged 16 years upwards. Procedures include TTE, including 3D and strain, Stress Echo, and assist Cardiologists with TEEs and 3D TEE on both outpatients and inpatients.
Responsibilities
Uses two patient identifiers.
Compares Doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy.
Obtains accurate medical history and fills out appropriate worksheet.
Performs clinical assessment and all diagnostic echocardiographic laboratory examinations such as TTE, 3D, strain, definity contrast, stress echoes with treadmill or dobutamine, and assists with TEEs with or without 3D.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images; recognizes significance of all structures visualized and differentiates normal from abnormal and recognizes artifacts.
Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and front desk to assure workload coverage and that studies are performed in proper order based on STAT, pending discharge, or held over from day before.
Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while in technologist’s care.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen and bills each patient appropriately.
Follows lab protocols but is able to deviate when clinical necessary.
Completes all measurements, and the structured report accurately.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work areas and keeps room stocked with needed supplies.
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with coworkers and interrelating agencies.
Assists in orientation and training of new staff members and students.
Observes and reports to Cardiologist any change in patient’s condition during testing or any unusual findings.
Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers, physicians, and other departments.
Uses all diagnostic, computer applications and communication equipment efficiently and in a safe manner.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate within 3 months from an accredited ultrasound program.
AHA BLS.
Credentials from ARDMS or CCI in echo Sonography, or become credentialed within one year from date of hire.
Maintain 12 CEU credits for registry compliance – hospital provides some CEU opportunities.
Where You’ll Work CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. We serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Location Chattanooga, TN
Pay Range $32.30 – $48.05 per hour
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Not Applicable
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Responsibilities
Uses two patient identifiers.
Compares Doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy.
Obtains accurate medical history and fills out appropriate worksheet.
Performs clinical assessment and all diagnostic echocardiographic laboratory examinations such as TTE, 3D, strain, definity contrast, stress echoes with treadmill or dobutamine, and assists with TEEs with or without 3D.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images; recognizes significance of all structures visualized and differentiates normal from abnormal and recognizes artifacts.
Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and front desk to assure workload coverage and that studies are performed in proper order based on STAT, pending discharge, or held over from day before.
Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while in technologist’s care.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen and bills each patient appropriately.
Follows lab protocols but is able to deviate when clinical necessary.
Completes all measurements, and the structured report accurately.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work areas and keeps room stocked with needed supplies.
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with coworkers and interrelating agencies.
Assists in orientation and training of new staff members and students.
Observes and reports to Cardiologist any change in patient’s condition during testing or any unusual findings.
Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers, physicians, and other departments.
Uses all diagnostic, computer applications and communication equipment efficiently and in a safe manner.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate within 3 months from an accredited ultrasound program.
AHA BLS.
Credentials from ARDMS or CCI in echo Sonography, or become credentialed within one year from date of hire.
Maintain 12 CEU credits for registry compliance – hospital provides some CEU opportunities.
Where You’ll Work CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. We serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Location Chattanooga, TN
Pay Range $32.30 – $48.05 per hour
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Not Applicable
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