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Plainview, Texas

Lead Echocardiograph Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

RadiologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.5-$63.95/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Lead Echocardiograph Technologist

Oversees and participates in the delivery of high quality professional and technical care for the Cardio Diagnostics Department. Oversees and coordinates a variety of supervisory and technical duties and responsibilities associated with unit/department, to ensure efficient operation, skills and competencies of staff, effectiveness of technical studies and achievement of accreditation.

Assists in supervising the daily work of the echosonographers, allocating and monitoring patient care and technical work as it relates to cardiovascular ultrasound.

Serves as key lead to educate staff on technique for performance of echocardiograms (including pedi/adult echo, vascular and EKG) and ensures competency, proficiency in the performance of technical work.

Demonstrates proficiency in delivering care to assigned age-specific patient population (e. g., infants, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, pediatrics), and participates in related continuing education.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Hosp Plainview (Methodist Hosp Plainview) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Please note the following important details regarding this position:

  • This role is an onsite position and will report onsite daily as scheduled.
  • This role requires for you to be located within a commutable distance of our

Office Location Listed Below

  • Texas: Plainview
  • Flexible and available to work on-call as needed to maintain operational continuity, as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements.

Work Status Available

  • Full Time

Shift Available

  • ⁠Day

Shifts Hours

  • 8am - 5:30pm (with some flexibility);
  • Rotating On Call Schedule: 5:30pm - 8am on call (M-F) and
  • 24 hour call on weekends

Required Qualifications

  • Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
  • Upon hire: National Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or
  • Upon hire: National Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
  • 2 years experience in Echocardiography.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Echocardiograph Technologist oversees the daily operations of the Cardio Diagnostics Department and supervises the work of echosonographers. They ensure high-quality patient care, maintain technical competencies, and coordinate departmental activities to achieve accreditation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a national certification as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Cardiovascular Credentialing International certification, along with a BLS provider certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience in echocardiography is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff supervisionTechnical trainingDiagnostic imagingVascular ultrasoundQuality assuranceAccreditation compliancePediatric echocardiographyAdult echocardiographyClinical leadershipCompetency assessment

Radiology Career Context

Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Work-life snapshot

2.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Plainview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$160k
Median resident rent
$851/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Providence

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacations
Holidays