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Echo Technologist Lead

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs Hot Springs, Arkansas
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The posted compensation range of $33.11 - $49.25 /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 2026-493578 Employment Type Full Time Department Cardiac Catheterization Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule day Remote No Category Technician

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Lead Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. You will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data while ensuring patient comfort.
To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.
  • Perform Diagnostic Procedures: Conduct M-Mode, 2D, color flow Doppler, stress echos, and transesophageal echos (TEE); prepare patients, report significant findings to physicians, and administer IV contrast or pharmaceutical agents as directed.
  • Maintain Equipment & Operational Accuracy: Inspect and troubleshoot echo equipment, manage supply efficiency, and accurately track procedural logs, billing charges, and productivity reports.
  • Communication & Training: Coordinate care across clinics, hospitals, and outreach services, foster a collaborative team environment, and serve as a preceptor for training cardiovascular ultrasound technicians.
  • Administrative & Management Support: Assist with updating policy and procedure manuals, support capital budget development, and provide learning opportunities for outreach programs.
  • Professional Development: Participate in continuing education programs and maintain required Continuing Medical Education credits (10 CME hours/year or 30 every 3 years).

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $15,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder program as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Other or equivalent from a four year college or technical school and at least 5 years of experience in cardiac sonography, upon hire
  • 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, within 30 Days

Preferred:

  • Previous Leadership experience
Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals. 

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. 

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance

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