Echo Tech

Prime Healthcare; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking an Echo Technician to perform echocardiography studies and support physician in complex procedures within the Diagnostic Cardiology department.

Responsibilities include imaging cardiac structures, obtaining valve and chamber measurements, and ensuring smooth clerical operations in the Cardiopulmonary Department; on-site, full-time days with weekend rotation. Required high school diploma and BCLS; certifications preferred.

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 upon hire and maintain current.
• Able to assist physician with TEE testing preferred.
• Previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred.
• Hospital experience in the Cardiology field preferred.
• Registered Echocardiographer preferred.
• ARDMS or CCI credential required.

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.

Skills

Echocardiography procedures

Cardiology department experience

TEEs support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Echocardiogram program certification

EKG rhythm analysis/interpretation certificate

BCLS (AHA) certificate

Registered Echocardiographer

ARDMS or CCI credential

Job description

Bonus Amount

$10,000.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Diagnostic Cardiology

Schedule: Full Time Days (8 hour shifts, start time typically between 7a-8a) and every 3rd Saturday (no on call!!)

Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL

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 Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $42.18 to $58.46. 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

Full Time

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 employees 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