What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Technologist-WEO position at L.E. Cox Medical Centers?
Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1078 Echocardiography South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek. Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Job Description: Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates • Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus • Up to 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time-Off • Up to $4,000 Relocation Bonus • Clinical Ladder up to $5,000 Job Summary Independently, or under the direct supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound/sonography procedures consistent with the established standard of medical care in ultrasound/sonography, following policies and protocols using established anatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum sonographic imaging, while keeping patient welfare, confidentiality and comfort a top priority. Job Requirements Education • Required: Graduate or graduation eligible (successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies – not able to walk until next graduation date) of an approved school of medical sonography. Experience may be substituted for applicants that have not successfully completed a formal education program in medical sonography (see “Experience”). Experience • Required: One year dedicated ultrasound experience OR No experience required with fulfillment of education requirement • Preferred: Two years dedicated sonography imaging experience Skills • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills. • Knowledge of current diagnostic technical information. • Proficient in using computers and computer systems. • Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams. Licensure/Certification/Registration • Required: (PE)(RDCS) or (PE)(RDMS) or (AE)(RDCS) or (AE)(RDMS) or (RCS)(CCI) or ARDMS (AB), (OB/GY) or RVT before start date. • Required: Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire date • Preferred: Echo registry within 1 year of graduation from cardiac ultrasound program or within 2 years of cross-training start dateEducation: ▪ Required: Graduate or graduation eligible (successful completion of all didactic courses and clinical competencies – not able to walk until next graduation date) of an approved school of medical sonography. Experience may be substituted for applicants that have not successfully completed a formal education program in medical sonography (see “Experience”). Experience: ▪ Required: One year dedicated ultrasound experience OR No experience required with fulfillment of education requirement ▪ Preferred: Two years dedicated sonography imaging experience Skills: ▪ Strong analytical/problem solving skills. ▪ Knowledge of current diagnostic technical information. ▪ Proficient in using computers and computer systems. ▪ Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills. ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams. Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: (PE)(RDCS) or (PE)(RDMS) or (AE)(RDCS) or (AE)(RDMS) or (RCS)(CCI) or ARDMS (AB), (OB/GY) or RVT before start date. ▪ Preferred: Echo registry within 1 year of graduation from cardiac ultrasound program or within 2 years of cross training start date Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. 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