ECHO ULTRASONOGRAPHER

Blessing Hospital; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year

Retirement plan with matching

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated echocardiography specialist. This role involves performing echocardiograms and assisting with various cardiology procedures, ensuring high-quality care for patients across all age populations, from neonates to geriatrics.

The successful candidate will need to have completed an accredited echocardiography program or possess significant clinical experience. The position offers a competitive pay rate and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited echocardiography school required.
• Two years full-time clinical experience on patients required.
• Previous experience in cardiac diagnostic procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms on all patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal and stress echocardiograms.
• Provide services to neonate through geriatric populations.

Skills

Echocardiography expertise

Understanding of functional age

Cardiac diagnostic procedures

Education

Accredited echocardiography school completion

Clinical echocardiography experience

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

PAY RATE

$36.15 - $54.23, based on relevant experience. This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 sign‑on bonus.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing echocardiograms on all patients, assisting physicians with transesophageal and stress echocardiogram protocols and a variety of other cardiology procedures/tests and related functions as ordered by a physician/LIP.

This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED: Successful completion of an accredited echocardiography school or 2-year full-time clinical echocardiography experience on patients in all age groups.

PREFERRED: Previous experience in other cardiac diagnostic procedures.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• CCI or ARDMS registry required and/or appropriate experience, BLS and ACLS.

PAY STATUS

• Non-exempt hourly

EEO STATEMENT

Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.