St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a credentialed Echocardiography Technologist (Echo Tech) to join its cardiovascular diagnostics team on a per diem, rotating basis. This 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center is the flagship campus of the Palm Beach Health Network and home to the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — making it one of the most clinically diverse acute care environments on Florida's southeast coast. The role encompasses the full scope of echocardiographic imaging, including resting, stress, and transesophageal studies.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem engagement with rotating schedule — strong flexibility for experienced sonographers seeking supplemental or primary coverage
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- 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 echocardiography scope: resting transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years
- Designated Level 1 Trauma Center with high-acuity cardiovascular and surgical volume
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — broad, complex patient population
- Level III NICU on campus, supporting neonatal and high-risk obstetric cases
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's: the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, staffed by 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care integrated into the campus
- Regional referral catchment spanning Palm Beach County and the broader Treasure Coast
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography or cardiovascular ultrasound program
- Active ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) credential in Echocardiography, or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) equivalent
- Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association
- Proficiency in resting, stress, and transesophageal echocardiographic techniques
- No minimum prior experience required — new graduates with appropriate credentialing are eligible
About the Community
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 Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is known for its excellent public and private school options, low state income tax, and easy access to both Miami and the Space Coast. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy world-class boating, fishing, golf, and beach access — all within minutes of the hospital campus.