Echo Technologist

CHI Memorial Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee

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The posted compensation range of $32.30 - $48.05 /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.

Requisition ID 2026-452503 Employment Type Full Time Department Echocardiology Hours/Pay Period 76 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days with Call Remote No Category Radiology Travel No

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Echo 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.

Uses two patient identifiers to ensure accurate patient identification.
Compares physician's orders to requisitions for accuracy.
Obtains accurate medical history and completes the appropriate worksheet.
Performs comprehensive clinical assessments and all diagnostic echocardiographic laboratory examinations, including:
a. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
b. 3D echocardiography
c. Strain imaging
d. The use of Ultrasound Enhancing Agent
e. Stress echocardiography with treadmill or dobutamine
f. Assists with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with or without UEA and or 3D, as ordered by the Clinician.
Utilizes cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Recognizes the significance of all visualized structures, differentiates normal from abnormal findings, and identifies artifacts.
Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and front desk to ensure workload coverage and that studies are performed in the proper order based on urgency (STAT, pending discharge, or held over from the previous day).

Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate, upon hire or
High School GED, upon hire and
Graduate of an accredited Sonography institution and credentialed in Echocardiography Sonography (ARDMS or CCI), upon hire and
Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, within 12 - months or
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months or
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

One (1) year of experience in Echo Sonography

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. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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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 https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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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