Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Echocardiographic Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeBakersfield, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred, although some certifications may require a bachelor's degree.
Currently hold, or be eligible to obtain, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Hold Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound technical duties to image heart muscle and functions, creating images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves, and vessels to assess heart function and support diagnoses.
Collaborate with cardiologists by performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings, and reporting them to cardiologists.
Set up ultrasound equipment, attach electrodes to the patient's chest and equipment, and document cardiac data and measurements.
Prepare patients by positioning them, applying gel, attaching electrodes to the chest and equipment, verifying wave signals, and recording images.
Interview patients and review medical records to adapt sonographic techniques.
Prepare patients for sonographic imaging and provide instructions as part of patient care.
Perform echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
Maintain equipment and inventories, restock supplies, review patient schedules, set up recording equipment, and enter patient information into appropriate systems.
Maintain current job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Echocardiography certification.

Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Performs ultrasound technical duties for imaging heart muscle and functions. Creates images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves and vessels for the purpose of assessing heart functions and diagnoses. Collaborates closely with cardiologists, performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings and reporting them to cardiologists.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, with a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Required
Echocardiography (ECG) certification: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements. Prepares patients by positioning, spreading gels, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, verifying wave signals and recording images.
Interviews patients and reviews medical records to adapt sonographic techniques. Provides patient care, which includes preparing patients for sonographic imaging and providing instructions. Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
Maintains equipment and inventories, restocks supplies, reviews patient schedules, sets up recording equipment and enters patient information into appropriate systems.
Maintains job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $45.39 to $62.26. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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