ECHO Technologist (Urbana)

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

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Echo Technologist to oversee echocardiography procedures in our Illinois lab. You will perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic tests and assist physicians in delivering high quality exams.

The role includes cross-training, documenting studies, and participating in call rotations to support patient care across our system. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Sonography or related field, RCIS certification, and BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Sonography or related field.
• Certification: RCIS (CCI) required.
• BLS within 30 days (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex echocardiographic imaging procedures following departmental guidelines.
• Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
• Documents results and ensures proper coding in Epic/Xcelera.

Education

Associate's Degree

Certificate of Completion

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

Education Level

Field of Study

Associate's Degree

Sonography

Or

Certificate of Completion

Related Field

Licenses/Certifications

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Point of Care Testing

Yes

Tests Performed: Performs only those CLIA tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Lab Procedures: Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Record Maintenance: Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.

Quality Control: Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

Corrective Action Policies: Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

Corrective Action Documentation: Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Problem Identification: Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant or director

Experience Requirement

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Previous healthcare

1+ years

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Positive attitude and proven willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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.

Department Specific Job Function

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

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 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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.