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EchoCardiovascular Technologist

First Connect Health

Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 24 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 21 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:
Shift:8 hours (varied start times) Monday Friday.

Job Responsibilities:

Serves as a resource to other faculty departments onsite clinics and other health care providers regarding patient appointments and services;
Performs transthoracic echocardiography including regular contrast and Dobutamine types as a separate procedure in conjunction with Cardiac Stress Testing procedures to aid in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or abnormalities;
Selects the appropriate transducers for the specific examination;
Selects and stores images for diagnosis by the cardiology staff;
Assists the cardiology staff with performing the above testing procedures as required.
Demonstrates customer service;
Establishes and promotes interpersonal relations;
Functions within the team concept with the patient as the focus;
Greets interacts offers assistance answer questions provides information regarding programs and services explains testing procedures and witnesses informed consent.
Prepares preliminary reports as determined by the cardiology staff;
Reviews images obtained and stored and final reports with cardiology staff;
Prepare final reports for inclusion in the patients medical record using available report generation hardware and software;
Maintains retrievable records of studies done using appropriate storage media;
Performs procedures;
Sets up patient and equipment;
Assesses and monitors patient throughout exercise stress and pharmacologic stress testing; delivers age specific patient care while considering factors related to the safe and effective use of technology and resources;
Inspects and adjusts malfunctioning electro-diagnostic equipment to restore it to use or notifying supervisor of needed repairs;
Assists with the monitoring and maintaining of appropriate inventory levels of service and office supplies;
Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Evaluates new products techniques and equipment for possible future use;
Participates in developing new techniques and procedures;
Prepares protocols and instructional materials for new equipment and techniques based upon the manufacturers manual and specifications for approval management.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) cardiac ultrasound experience and participation in at least 600 cardiac ultrasounds may qualify while obtaining certification within 90 days of employment.
The principles techniques and methods applicable to the specific specialty area;
The operation adjustment and care of sonographic imaging equipment;
Federal state and local laws and regulations governing sonography; effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
N/A

Education:
Required Education:

High School graduate or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
Successful completion of a Cardiac Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program accredited by CAAHEP.
OR
A program accepted for certification by ARDMS or CCI.

Required Certifications& Licensure:

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by ARDMS.
OR
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by CCI.
Candidates not yet certified must:
Be eligible for RDCS certification.
Obtain RDCS or RCS within 90 days of employment.
A current American Heart Association Responder or Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency as a condition of employment.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
N/A