Echo Technologist - Echocardiography South - Full Time
Description
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1078 Echocardiography South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
7:00 AM- 5:30 PM
Work Shift
Evening 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:
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Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
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Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group .
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Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
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Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
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Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 80 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 date
Join a highly collaborative Echo Department at Cox South , a 563-bed Level I Trauma Center, where you’ll work alongside expert cardiologists, experienced sonographers, and dedicated nurses in a dynamic cardiovascular environment.
What You’ll Do
Perform a variety of cardiac imaging studies across inpatient and outpatient settings while supporting advanced procedures, including:
- Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
- Dobutamine and exercise stress testing
- Definity contrast and saline bubble studies
You’ll work with advanced technology , including:
- Philips Epiq ultrasound machines
- EPIC EMR with Apollo structured reporting
- Lumedx CardioPAC imaging systems
Our workflow follows ACR guidelines , with a balanced pace of approximately one exam per hour .
Why Join Our Team
- Flexible scheduling with 8- or 10-hour shifts
- Supportive team environment with 21 echo professionals, 5 nurses, and 9 cardiologists
- Opportunities to support structural heart procedures including TAVR, MitraClip, and Watchman
- Manageable call rotation averaging about four days per month
- Weekend rotation about once per month
Adult echo registration is required. Pediatric experience is highly valued , as inpatient cases may include neonatal patients.
About Springfield
Springfield offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure , including the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium, Springfield Cardinals baseball, nearby Branson entertainment, scenic state parks, and a vibrant downtown.