Echocardiography Technologist (Echo Tech) – Nights

Job Title: Echocardiography Technologist (Echo Tech) Nights
Location: Lawton Oklahoma
Department: Diagnostic Imaging Cardiac Ultrasound
Facility Size: 265-bed hospital Level II Trauma Center
Job Type: 13-week contract
Schedule: Nights 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Friday Sunday (36 hours/week)
Call: 1 weekend on-call rotation every 6 7 weeks; occasional daytime weekend call; no holiday coverage required

The Echocardiography Technologist Nights performs echocardiographic studies for an acute care hospital supporting cardiac diagnosis and management for a diverse inpatient and emergency population. This weekend night-shift role is ideal for Echo Techs comfortable working independently prioritizing exams and collaborating with on-call providers in a Level II trauma setting.

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms and other cardiac ultrasound exams using departmental equipment according to established protocols.

• Ensure optimal image quality and completeness of studies to support accurate interpretation and diagnosis.

• Identify and document normal and abnormal cardiac findings including chamber size wall motion valvular function and hemodynamic data as applicable.

• Communicate exam summaries and urgent or critical findings to physicians in a timely manner following escalation procedures.

• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records within the imaging and hospital systems supporting billing and reporting requirements.

• Adhere to departmental protocols infection control practices and patient safety standards at all times.

• Collaborate with cardiologists hospitalists nurses and imaging staff to coordinate exam timing and provide patient-centered care.

• Minimum 6 months of recent experience as an Echocardiography Technologist in a clinical setting.

• Active Oklahoma license; multistate/compact licensure accepted where applicable.

• Current BLS (AHA) certification.

• ARDMS (RVT) or other recognized cardiac/vascular credential preferred; facility will review strong candidates without active credentials.

• No history of disciplinary action on professional license.

• Ability to meet all compliance immunization and onboarding requirements at least one week prior to start date.

• Willingness to work night shifts scheduled weekends and assigned on-call rotations.

• Cardiac imaging and technical proficiency including high-quality transthoracic echocardiography and use of ultrasound systems.

• Strong attention to image quality detail and completeness to support reliable cardiologist interpretations.

• Effective communication with physicians and clinical teams regarding study findings and patient status.

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize STAT inpatient and scheduled exams on night and weekend shifts.

• Adaptability in an acute care environment including ED and inpatient consults in a Level II trauma center.

• Professionalism reliability and a patient-focused approach to care.

• Allied traveler orientation typically begins on Tuesdays per facility onboarding schedule.

• On-call pay is provided at a set hourly rate with a minimum call-back duration per hospital policy.

• Local candidates (within 50 miles) may be considered at a reduced local rate per facility guidelines.

• Former employees must meet facility separation requirements before being eligible for agency placement.