Echo Technologist
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Entry
Bachelor's
Germantown, TN, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDiagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
About the job
Requirements
- A technical degree or diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is required.
- A Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International is required.
- Demonstrated competency in performing echocardiography examinations in the designated area.
- Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
- Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
- Ability to communicate verbally with associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
- Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
- Ability to float throughout Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare sites and/or clinics to perform procedures if needed.
- Must be available for on-call work if required and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- Must be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds frequently.
- Must have close visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, for activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
- Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine, emergency, Doppler, and special procedures, including contrast echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms, on patients without the assistance of a cardiologist or other physician.
- Position patients before examinations, taking into account the acoustical window, lung interference, patient size, rib interspace distance, and possibility of congenitally abnormal anatomy; explain procedures and answer patient questions.
- Identify and define cardiac abnormalities, and extend the scope of examinations appropriately to define abnormal findings.
- Attend and participate as a member or chairperson in departmental or hospital committees and group meetings when appointed or assigned.
- Participate in quality monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Promote positive customer relations and a positive work environment, and contribute to the overall team effort.
- Initiate code procedures and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergencies as indicated.
- Clean equipment, perform minor repairs, and report the need for major repairs.
- Adhere to hospital policies for time, attendance, and dress code.
- Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.
Desired Qualifications
- A technical degree or diploma in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography is preferred.
- No prior work experience is preferred.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification in Adult Echocardiography from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification in Pediatric Echocardiography from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.
About the company
Generate a concise company summary based on the provided description for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1M
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Founded
1918
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Healthier 901 Fest drew 7,100 attendees in 2025 and returns September 5, 2026.
- Richard Ransom joined Methodist on March 24, 2026, strengthening public-facing recruitment.
- Methodist opened new Germantown ENT access September 1, 2026, broadening referral capture.
What critics are saying
- Methodist cut 161 jobs in July 2025, signaling continued systemwide cost pressure.
- Its 2019 patient debt lawsuits still define the brand and poison employer appeal.
- A billing backlash revival could trigger sponsor exits, patient defection, and regulator scrutiny.
What makes Methodist Le Bonheur unique
- Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital earned U.S. News recognition for 16 straight years.
- Healthier 901 ties Methodist to Memphis schools, mayors, retailers, and fitness partners.
- Methodist Medical Group expanded ENT in Germantown on August 19, 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Mental Health Support
- Wellness Program