Ascension

Echocardiography Technologist OP

Ascension • $95K — $132K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
  • Cardiac Sonographer credential from ARDMS required within 6 months of hire.
  • Medical Sonographer credential from ARDMS or CCI accepted within 6 months of hire.
  • Vascular Sonography credential from ARDMS or CCI accepted within 6 months of hire.
  • Radiologic Technologist credential from ARRT and Maryland state licensure required within 6 months of hire.
  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years experience, or Associate's degree/Technical degree, or 4 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex transthoracic and stress echocardiograms.
  • Calibrate and adjust ultrasound settings for high-resolution imaging.
  • Ensure adherence to established diagnostic protocols for patient positioning.
  • Oversee the cleanliness and organization of procedure rooms.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule during the day.
  • Work in a specialized cardiology department.
  • Opportunity to improve patient care through advanced diagnostic imaging.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility: St. Agnes Ascension

Department: Cardiology

Schedule: Day l Full-time

Salary range: $45.83-$63.88 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Diagnostic Imaging: Perform complex transthoracic and stress echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac structures, valvular function, and hemodynamics.
  • Equipment Optimization: Calibrate and adjust ultrasound system settings (gain, depth, compression) and manually manipulate transducers to capture high-resolution diagnostic images.
  • Protocol Adherence: Position patients accurately and select specific anatomic/technical parameters to meet established diagnostic protocols.
  • Environmental Stewardship: Oversee the cleanliness and organization of specialized procedure rooms, ensuring all sterile supplies and ultrasound gels are stocked and within expiration.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer
      date.
    • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer
      date. Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) also accepted.
    • Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty accepted. Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) also accepted.
    • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued by Maryland Board of Physicians required.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnostic Imaging: Perform complex transthoracic and stress echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac structures, valvular function, and hemodynamics.
  • Equipment Optimization: Calibrate and adjust ultrasound system settings (gain, depth, compression) and manually manipulate transducers to capture high-resolution diagnostic images.
  • Protocol Adherence: Position patients accurately and select specific anatomic/technical parameters to meet established diagnostic protocols.
  • Environmental Stewardship: Oversee the cleanliness and organization of specialized procedure rooms, ensuring all sterile supplies and ultrasound gels are stocked and within expiration.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer
      date.
    • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer
      date. Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) also accepted.
    • Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty accepted. Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) also accepted.
    • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued by Maryland Board of Physicians required.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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