Echo Technologist - Weekend Shift

Carle Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 46,659 - 80,258; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Carle Health's Echo Lab is seeking an Echo Technologist to oversee procedures, patient care and workflows, performing a full range of cardiac diagnostic testing and assisting physicians and sonographers in providing high quality echocardiographic exams.

The position requires BLS, ARDMS/CCI registration within one year, and an Associate's Degree in Sonography, plus prior healthcare experience. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days as required by AHA.
• ARDMS or CCI registration within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex echocardiographic imaging following departmental guidelines.
• Maintain imaging quality by assessing positioning, technical factors, and alignment.
• Review patient data for accuracy and completeness; document findings.
• Cross-train to other divisions of CV Services.
• Administer contrast when appropriate and safe.

Skills

BLS Certification

ARDMS/CCI registration

Education

Associate's Degree in Sonography

Job description

Overview

Sign‑on Bonus Available! Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi. The Echo Technologist oversees technical procedures, patient care and workflows 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)
• ARDMS or CCI registration within 1 year - Varies
• Education: Experience in lieu of education; Associate's Degree in Sonography
• Work Experience: Previous healthcare

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex echocardiographic sonography imaging procedures following departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrate acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and alignment.
• Review patient data for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Document accurately and completely.
• Cross‑train to other divisions of CV Services.
• Administer contrast when needed and not contraindicated.
• Complete documentation of studies performed and charges in Epic as well as complete preliminary info in Xcelera system for physician reading.
• Participate in a rotation of call throughout the week and on weekends with other team members.
• Provide team‑minded, compassionate care and quality studies to the community.
• Perform all forms of Echo testing (Exercise Stress, Dobutamine stress, Trans‑esophageal echoes, pediatric echoes, and trane‑esophageal echoes) in a timely fashion.
• Seek to advance knowledge in all aspects of Echo with an open mind to constructive learning and teaching.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $33.87 per hour - $58.26 per hour. The actual compensation offered to a candidate depends 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. For more information visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.