Cardiac Echo Tech I: Diagnostic Imaging

136 Aurora Medical Center Grafton LLC; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for its Echo Lab who will perform routine and complex echocardiograms, including Doppler and transesophageal studies, with emphasis on quality and patient care. You will work across locations, with variable shifts and on-call coverage as needed.

Responsibilities include recording quality metrics, preparing preliminary reports, explaining procedures to patients, and participating in ongoing education and performance improvement activities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid sonography credential registration (ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS).
• Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within one year of hire.
• Completion of CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency echocardiograms per physician requests and protocol.
• Records quality information and prepares preliminary reports for Cardiologist review.
• Explains procedures and possible side effects to patients and families.
• Provides echocardiography service at all locations, including weekends and on-call shifts.
• Operates equipment and maintains it, including troubleshooting and basic repairs.
• Maintains patient records, conducts quality improvement activities, and adheres to privacy rules.

Skills

Echo proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

EMR systems

Cardiac PAC system

ARRT/ARDMS credentials

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for its Echo Lab who will perform routine and complex echocardiograms, including Doppler and transesophageal studies, with emphasis on quality and patient care. You will work across locations, with variable shifts and on-call coverage as needed.

Responsibilities include recording quality metrics, preparing preliminary reports, explaining procedures to patients, and participating in ongoing education and performance improvement activities to