Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a full-time Echo Technologist to join its cardiovascular diagnostics team at its 288-bed acute care facility. This role offers hands-on exposure to a full range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac imaging procedures — including TEE assistance and stress echocardiography — within a nationally recognized cardiac care program that holds Blue Distinction Center designation from BlueCross BlueShield and certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Rock Hill sits in the greater Charlotte metro corridor, offering suburban quality of life with urban access.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full non-invasive cardiac imaging scope: transthoracic echocardiograms, Dobutamine stress echos, treadmill stress testing, and TEE assistance
- Holter monitor setup and scanning with tracing interpretation support for physician diagnosis
- 12-lead EKG acquisition with attention to lead placement accuracy and artifact minimization
- Departmental protocol-driven imaging workflow with priority triage based on patient acuity and care coordination with nursing and ancillary services
- Responsibility for identifying and reporting critical values to the clinical team
- 288-bed acute care hospital with advanced cardiac, stroke, maternity, and Level III NICU services
- Cardiac Care program recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield
- Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association in collaboration with DHEC
- System includes a second campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — with 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical, Surgical Services, and Women's Services
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent professional training preferred
- ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS certification required within 1 year of employment
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- 2–5 years of echocardiography or cardiac sonography experience preferred
- Proficiency expected across transthoracic echo, stress echo, TEE assistance, Holter monitoring, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
About the Community
Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina, situated just south of Charlotte, North Carolina — placing residents within easy reach of a major metropolitan area while enjoying a lower cost of living, strong public schools, and a growing local arts and dining scene. The region offers year-round outdoor recreation including Lake Wylie, the Catawba River, and numerous greenway trails, making it an attractive destination for clinicians who want proximity to a major city without the urban price tag. York County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in South Carolina, bringing with it new development, community investment, and a vibrant suburban lifestyle.