Echocardiography Technologist Jobs in California

An Echocardiography Technologist, often referred to as an Echo Tech, plays a vital role in the radiology field. Their primary duties involve operating ultrasound machines to examine the heart's anatomy and function. This detailed analysis assists in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disorders. They prepare patients for the procedure, maintain the equipment, record the results, and consult with the physicians regarding the findings. The Echocardiography Technologist also explains the procedures to patients, ensuring they are comfortable and informed throughout their experience.

Essential skills for an Echocardiography Technologist include strong technical and analytical abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of precision. They should have familiarity with medical software and proficiency in operating specialized medical equipment. A degree or certificate in Cardiovascular Technology is often required, and many employers prefer candidates with professional certification, such as the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). Prior roles that typically serve as stepping stones into this position include Cardiovascular Technologist, Sonographer, or Medical Assistant.

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Echo Tech

  • Salinas, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Description: As an Echo Tech, you'll use your ultrasound skills to produce advanced echocardiograms of the patient's heart. Echo technicians must be experienced with diagnostic equipment, and...

Echo Tech

  • Glendora, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Glendora, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Description: As an Echo Tech, you'll use your ultrasound skills to produce advanced echocardiograms of the patient's heart. Echo technicians must be experienced with diagnostic equipment, and...

Travel Cardiac Sonographer - $2,608 per week. Job in Santa Cruz Gr8Jobs

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Anders Group is seeking a travel Cardiac Sonographer for a travel job in Santa Cruz, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer Discipline: Allied Health...

Cardiac Sonographer, Cardiology, Part Time

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 18 hours ago

OR Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RCS (CCI)-Registered...

Performs echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions....

Echocardiographic Technician, Per Diem PRN

  • Sonora, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Sonora, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Required Essential Functions: Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements....

Lead Echocardiographic Technician

  • Fort Bragg, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Bragg, CA
  • 1 day ago

RQIBLS) certification: Required Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Required...

Per Diem Cardiac Sonographer-Unregistered

  • Visalia, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 1 day ago

Performs vascular ultrasound examinations using modalities such as venous, arterial and cerebrovascular studies....

Echocardiogram Technician, Part Time - 20 Hours, Fontana

  • Fontana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 1 day ago

Under the general supervision, performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds examinations....

Echocardiography Technician II

  • Duarte, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Duarte, CA
  • 2 days ago

Certification/Licensure: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), and/or Register Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular credentialing international (CCI) BLS Card from the...

Cardiovascular Sonographer EchoTech

  • Atwater, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atwater, CA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography....

Per Diem/PRN Echo Technician - $75-85 per hour. Job in Palo Alto Gr8Jobs

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 3 days ago

Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced....

Echocardiogram Technologist I

  • Harbor City, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Harbor City, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs echocardiograph procedures and prepares study for interpretation by cardiologist. Reviews data and may confer with the appropriate medical...

Echocardiographic Technician - Full Time, Day Shift

  • Lodi, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lodi, CA
  • 3 days ago

Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Required Essential Functions: Sets up ultrasound equipment, attaches electrodes to patient chest and equipment and documents cardiac data and measurements....

Cardiac Sonographer II, Echo Technologist

  • Tracy, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 4 days ago

OR Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent education that meets the credentialing requirement pathway CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RCS (CCI)-Registered...

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Salary for Echocardiography Technologist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Echocardiography Technologists in California offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
38.9%
Bachelor's Degree
32.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.3%
Master's Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
6.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Echocardiography Technologists in California
1-2 years
38.5%
Less than 1 year
36.5%
2-4 years
18.3%
None
6.7%


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