<p>St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Echo Technologist to join the cardiovascular imaging team at a 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center that has anchored Palm Beach County healthcare for more than 80 years. The role encompasses the full scope of echocardiography — resting, stress, and transesophageal studies — within a high-acuity academic-caliber environment that includes a Level III NICU, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, and the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 makes this one of the more competitive echo openings in South Florida.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, rotating schedule position</li> <li>Performs resting, stress, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)</li> <li>420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast</li> <li>Level 1 Trauma Center with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care</li> <li>State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center</li> <li>Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center</li> <li>Level III NICU on campus</li> <li>Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — with 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, with more than 80 years of regional service</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited ultrasound or cardiovascular technology program</li> <li>ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) credential in Echocardiography required</li> <li>BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required</li> <li>No prior professional experience required — new graduates with appropriate credentialing are eligible</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The city provides easy access to world-class beaches, boating, and golf, while remaining within an hour of Miami and Fort Lauderdale for broader metropolitan amenities. Cost of living is moderate relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and Florida's lack of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value for incoming clinicians.</p>