At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! At our 180 bed full service acute care facility, we offer a friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced technologist looking to make a change. Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama which offers a rich history and variety of attractions, such as education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. With a cost of living 8% lower than the national average, we are affordable for everyone! **Schedule: Seasonal Echo Tech, Full-time, Days,** **Job Summary** The Echo Technician performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to procedures. The Echo Technician collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports to support effective patient care. Night and weekend call required. **Essential Functions** + Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines. + Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less. + Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure. + Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required **Licenses and Certifications** + RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required + BCLS - Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required + RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred or + RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques. + Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams. + Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively, adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols. + Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting. **What We Offer** + Student Loan Repayment Plans + Health Insurance Eligibility 1 st of the Month + 6% 401k Employer Matching + Tuition Reimbursement + Company provided renewal of BLS INDSURGIMG To apply, please email lauren_olson@chs.net Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.