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Echo Tech

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
  • Bakersfield, California
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The posted compensation range of $46.62 - $57.90 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-453232
Employment Type
Seasonal/Casual/OnCall/Supplemental
Department
Cardiovascular
Hours/Pay Period
1
Weekly Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Patient Care Services (Non-RN)
Union
SEIU UHW

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.

Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.

To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

  • Operation of Cardiac Ultra Sound Equipment.
  • Able to perform a complete array of Diagnostic Ultra Sound Procedures as ordered by a Physician.
  • Able to select proper probe to obtain excellent results for Cardiologist interpretation.
  • Able to trouble shoot equipment in determining possible failure.
  • Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner
  • Transmits digital images to the PACS system for archiving and retrieval of patient information for filming.

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate Technologist will have graduated from a Cardiac Echo ultrasound program.
  • Technologist will have a minimum of 2 years experience performing 2-D, M-Mode,and Color Flow Doppler Echo's on adults., upon hire or
  • High School GED, upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire or
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, upon hire or
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire or
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, upon hire or
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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