• ECHO Technologist

    Carle Health (Urbana, IL)


    Overview

     

    The Echo Technologist oversees technical procedures, patient care and work flows in the echocardiography laboratory. Perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic testing. Assist performing physicians and sonographers in providing high quality echocardiographic exams.

    Qualifications

    Education Level

    Field of Study

     

    Associate's Degree

     

    Sonography

     

    Or

     

    Experience In Lieu of Education

    Licenses/Certifications

    *Reg.Diag Cardiac Sono (ARDMS) - Varies

     

    Or

     

    Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

     

    And

     

    Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

    Work Experience

    Length of Experience

     

    Previous healthcare

     

    1+ years

     

    Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

     

    Positive attitude and proven willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow.

    Responsibilities

    Essential Functions

    Performs routine and complex echocardiographic sonography imaging procedures following departmental guidelines.

     

    Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.

     

    Documents accurately and completely.

     

    Cross-trains to other divisions of CV Services.

     

    Department Specific Job Function

     

    Administers contrast when needed and not contraindicated.

     

    Completes documentation of studies performed and charges in Epic as well as complete preliminary info in Xcelera system for Physician reading.

     

    Is included in a rotation of call thru the week and on weekends with other Team members.

     

    Is Team minded and provides compassionate care and quality studies to our community of patients.

     

    Performs all forms of Echo testing (Exercise Stress; Dobutamine stress; Echoes; Pediatric echoes; Tranesophageal echoes) in a timely fashion.

     

    Seeks to advance their knowledge in all aspects of Echo with an open mind to constructive learning and teaching.

     

    About Us

     

    Find it here.

     

    Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

     

    Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]._

     

    Compensation and Benefits

     

    The compensation range for this position is $32.57per hour - $56.02per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

     

    Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.