Echo Tech

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Per Diem Echocardiography Technician to support the Cardiopulmonary Department.

You will operate ultrasound equipment to image cardiac structures, assist with TEE testing, and help maintain patient flow and documentation while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of echocardiogram program certification preferred.
• EKG rhythm analysis/interpretation certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintain current.
• Able to assist physician with TEE testing preferred.
• Previous experience performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred.
• Hospital experience in Cardiology preferred.
• Registered Echocardiographer preferred.
• ARDMS or CCI credential required.
• Able to perform stress testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses ultrasound to visualize cardiac structures and measure valves, ventricle and left atrium.
• Assists physician with complex ultrasound procedures.
• Promotes department efficiency through proper clerical handling and documentation.

Skills

Echocardiography

TEE testing

EKG interpretation

BCLS certified

Cardiology experience

Able to assist physician

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Echocardiogram program certification

EKG rhythm analysis / interpretation certificate

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

ARBMS/CCI credential?

Registered Echocardiographer

Job description

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 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.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $46.69. 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

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company 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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employee based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf