What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech (RCS, RDCS) position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas?
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.
We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. FirstHealth of The Carolinas has been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare multiple years in a row and Forbes 2025 list of Best Large Employers.
Clinic based Echo Tech position- no weekends, holidays, or on call. This is not a remote position.
*Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership
Responsibilities
Echo Tech (RCS, RDCS) Job Summary
- Will be responsible for conducting cardiac ultrasounds on adult patients utilizing 2D echocardiography, M-mode, and echocardiography with color flow/doppler.
- Will be responsible for collecting and evaluating clinical data while recognizing and reporting life-threatening findings in a timely manner to physician.
*Clinic Based Echo Tech position-Cardiology Clinic.
Qualifications
Echo Tech (RCS, RDCS) Qualifications
- Associate degree or Higher level
- ACLS and BLS certification required
- Formal Training in Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasound/Cardiovascular Technology required
- At least 1 year of echo experience required
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS (OR) Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS required
- Reliable transportation and valid NC driver's license required