Echo Technologist

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Echo Technologist to oversee technical procedures, patient care and workflows in the echocardiography laboratory. You will perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic testing and assist physicians and sonographers to deliver high-quality exams.

This role requires BLS within 30 days, RCIS certification, and an Associate's Degree in Sonography. Experience may substitute for education, with on-site responsibilities in Urbana, IL.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).
• RCIS certification (CCI).
• Associate's Degree in Sonography.
• Experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex echocardiographic imaging per guidelines.
• Evaluates image quality by assessing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
• Documents studies and charges in Epic; enters preliminary info in Xcelera for physician reading.
• Rotates on-call shifts during weeknights and weekends with team.
• Administers contrast when needed and not contraindicated.

Skills

BLS certification

RCIS certification

Education

Associate's Degree: Sonography

Job description

Overview

The Echo Technologist oversees technical procedures, patient care and work flows in the echocardiography laboratory. Perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic testing. Assist performing physicians and sonographers in providing high quality echocardiographic exams.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Associate's Degree: Sonography
• Experience in lieu of education, Work Experience

Responsibilities

Performs routine and complex echocardiographic sonography imaging procedures following departmental guidelines.Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.Documents accurately and completely.Cross-trains to other divisions of CV Services.Administers contrast when needed and not contraindicated. Completes documentation of studies performed and charges in Epic as well as complete preliminary info in Xcelera system for Physician reading. Is included in a rotation of call thru the week and on weekends with other Team members. Is Team minded and provides compassionate care and quality studies to our community of patients. Performs all forms of Echo testing (Exercise Stress; Dobutamine stress; Echoes; Pediatric echoes; Tranesophageal echoes) in a timely fashion. Seeks to advance their knowledge in all aspects of Echo with an open mind to constructive learning and teaching.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Health Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $36.78per hour - $63.26per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.