Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Technician at Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Joliet, IL

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 48,290 - 68,777; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Individual growth programs

Job summary

A premier healthcare institution in Joliet, IL is seeking a qualified individual to perform Echocardiograms and assist physicians with complex procedures. You will visualize internal cardiac structures and manage clerical functions within the Cardiopulmonary Department. A High School Diploma and BCLS certification are required, with additional Echocardiogram program certification preferred. This role offers a competitive compensation, with an estimated rate of $42.49 per hour, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of Echocardiogram program certification preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures.
• Assists the physician with complex ultrasound procedures.
• Promotes the smooth operation of the Cardiopulmonary Department.

Skills

Echocardiograms

EKG rhythm analysis

BCLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Echocardiogram program certification

ARDMS or CCI credential

Job description

Overview

• • Department: Cardiology
• • Schedule: PRN, Per Diem
• • Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Medical Center
• • Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Responsibilities

Uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures, obtain measurements of cardiac valves, ventricle and left atrium and visualize blood flow. Assists the physician with complex ultrasound procedures. Promotes the smooth and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Department through the appropriate utilization and management of all clerical functions within the department document handling and disposition, interpersonal relationships and information gathering and dispersion.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
2. Completion of Echocardiogram program certification preferred.
3. EKG rhythm analysis / interpretation certificate or equivalent preferred.
4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current required.
5. Able to assist physician with TEE testing preferred.
6. Previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred.
7. Hospital experience in the Cardiology field preferred.
8. Registered Echocardiographer preferred.
9. ARDMS or CCI credential required.
10. Able to perform stress testing preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $42.49. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

St Joseph Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Saint Joseph Medical Center prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Saint Joseph Medical Center also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: