*Echo Tech

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL is seeking an Echocardiography Technician to perform ultrasound studies of cardiac structures, obtain precise measurements, and assist physicians with advanced procedures.

You will contribute to the Cardiopulmonary Department's efficiency and directly support patient care in the Cardiology department. The role requires anatomy-focused ultrasound proficiency and coordination with clinical staff; certification and ARDMS/CCI credentials are

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 required.
• 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
• Able to perform stress testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures and obtain measurements of valves, ventricle and left atrium.
• Assists the physician with complex ultrasound procedures.
• Promotes smooth operation of the Cardiopulmonary Department and manages clerical functions within the department.

Skills

Echocardiography

Ultrasound imaging

Cardiac measurements

Clinical assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Echocardiogram program certification

EKG rhythm analysis/certification

BCLS (AHA) certificate

ARDMS or CCI credential

Job description

Overview

Department:Cardiology

Schedule:Per Diem, Day shift

Facility:Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital

Location:Kankakee, 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

• 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

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $46.69 to $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

Variable

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