Echo Technician

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Insight Health Systems in Chicago is hiring an Echo Technician to provide non-invasive echocardiographic studies for both inpatients and outpatients. The technician must implement procedural standards, ensuring high-quality patient care, including excellent communication and teamwork.

Looking for candidates with three years of experience in adult and pediatric echocardiology. Benefits include paid sick and vacation time, health insurance, and additional support after employment.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience required for adult and pediatric echo.
• B.C.L.S./CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and echo department equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient technical skills in echocardiogram procedures.
• Perform echocardiographic studies to evaluate cardiac structures.
• Document appropriate assessments on all patients.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work well with others

Education

Successful completion of an ultrasound/echo technology accredited program

Bachelors degree unrelated to echo technology

Job description

General Summary

To provide diagnostic non‑invasive, optimal quality Echocardiographic studies including 2D & M‑Mode images, color and Doppler flow studies of the heart to both inpatients and outpatients. Assists in both diagnostic invasive and non‑invasive procedures with cardiologists for both in‑house and outpatients. These duties are performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are expected to provide high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Schedule

7:00 am‑3:30 pm Monday through Saturday or 7:00 am‑5 pm (80 hours).

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT and routine echocardiogram procedures while implementing procedural standards and protocols.

• Ensures that all echo procedures are completed within the designated time frame and documents appropriate assessment on all patients on technician sheets. Specific reasons for limited examinations are documented.
• The Echo Technician assumes the responsibilities specified by the Director of Cardiovascular Lab or Medical Director and is responsible for the performance of clinical examinations and other assigned tasks.
• Performs echocardiographic studies to evaluate cardiac structures and identify abnormalities as ordered by the physician for diagnosing heart ailments.
• Analyzes echocardiographic studies by measuring cardiac chambers, wall thickness, and evaluating cardiac valve function.
• Communicates with the cardiologist on echocardiographic studies discussing any questions regarding each patient study as required. Processes studies in accordance with established departmental standards.
• Responsible for call coverage assignments, responds to requests for call‑in duty for STAT testing.
• Responsible for the daily technical operation of the laboratory and prioritizes assignments.
• Works with the Medical Director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Completes competencies in the operation of all imaging and monitoring related equipment and reports equipment problems to appropriate staff. Provides for patient comfort and safety for all procedures.
• Adheres to hospital policies for infection control and transducer cleaning.
• Patients remain under the technologist care from the time of their arrival in the echo lab adhering to patient care and echo lab standards.
• Takes responsibility for accurately recording all procedures on hard copy as well as the department logbook.
• Ensures appropriate procedure has been ordered and charged.
• Complies with OSHA or other regulatory body standards and infection control standards and policies.
• Documents in the inpatient chart that the study is completed and gives preliminary results exactly as stated in the department protocol.
• Takes responsibility for and conveys outpatient test results precisely as stated in the department protocol.
• Maintains neat and clean work area.
• Maintains policies for cleaning of equipment, including all probes and filters.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, operational problems and inventory depletion immediately to clinical engineering and Manager of department.
• Adheres to routine inspection and testing for electrical safety of all existing equipment.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility for change.
• Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement).
• Maintains educational requirements.
• Models behaviors supportive of cooperation and teamwork.
• Communicates well with all members of the team.
• Participates in CQI team projects.
• Collates data for the QA program and ICAEL accreditation process.
• Attends cardiac cath conferences.
• Attends and participates in department cardiology staff meetings.
• Assists in facilitating completion of projects, including accrediting bodies.
• Participates in maintaining professional growth, self‑development objectives, and skill enhancement.
• Assesses own educational needs and planning, implementing learning plan to meet knowledge deficiencies.
• Develops a learning plan and tracks progress on a learning log.
• Independently schedules self to complete required certifications such as CPR.
• Actively participates in hospital‑wide related activities.
• Participates in departmental recognition and socialization activities.
• Attends all departmental staff meetings.
• Participates in efforts to improve productivity in the department.
• Participates in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue in the department.
• Submits ideas for reducing expenses or adding revenue.

Job Specifications

• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Successful completion of an ultrasound/echo technology or cardiovascular technology accredited program that includes verified didactic and supervised clinical experience in echocardiographic testing or completion of a formal two‑year program or equivalent in another allied health profession or completion of a bachelor’s degree unrelated to echo technology.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, all echo department equipment and their protocols.
• Three years' experience required for adult and pediatric echo.
• B.C.L.S./CPR required.

• Skills:
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Abilities:
• Ability to work well with others and provide problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate patient, employee, and department needs.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible 30 days after employment, following the first of the following month.
• Short and long‑term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.

Equal Opportunity & Vaccination Policy

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID‑19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal‑opportunity employer and values workplace diversity.