Echocardiogram Tech - PRN

Mercyhealth; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Lake Geneva, WI seeks an Echocardiogram Tech for PRN coverage. You will perform echocardiograms per ASE standards, measure results, and provide high-quality patient care. The role includes call coverage and potential pediatric scenarios.

You will document findings, educate patients, and coordinate with physicians while maintaining accuracy in the medical record and ensuring safety and quality in all procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• RDCS or RCS certification within 1 year from hire.
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms per ASE standards and measures accordingly.
• Communicates diagnostic findings and discusses discrepancies with physicians.
• Documents patient information accurately in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families about procedures and follow-up.

Skills

Adult Echo

Stress Echo

TEE

Call Coverage

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

## Echocardiogram Tech - PRNApply: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Lake Geneva, WI: PRN: Posted Today: 2026-03763**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs echocardiograms per standard imaging protocol, measures per ASE standards, provides appropriate and adequate procedures accurately providing high quality safe patient care.* Actively working consistently in Adult Echo/Stress/TEE/Call Coverage which may include some pediatric* Recognizes arrhythmias and/or takes appropriate action by notifying physician if EKG reads abnormal, acute MI, complete heart block, wide QRS, tachycardia or heart rate greater than 140.* Assess the quality of electrocardiographic and echocardiography recordings and corrects deficiencies whenever possible. If unable to correct deficiencies, documents on the graphic recording. Provides the physician with technical comments of diagnostic findings upon completion of the echocardiogram and reviews and discusses discrepancies of technical comments.* Documents patient and procedural information in the patient medical record completely including patient history form. Makes sure all charges are complete with 98% accuracy.* Educates the patient and family (as applicable) about the procedure and documents the process in the patient record.* Responds appropriately in emergency situations.* Utilizes equipment according to established procedures and refers to manuals, as needed. Properly notifies coordinator/manager of equipment requiring repair, notifies company and processes appropriate paperwork.* Ensures inventories and medical supplies are ordered or lets appropriate staff member know when supplies are low.* Assists with the orientation of new personnel and documents on orientation record.* Assists with data collection for the SQI program.* Attends minimum 70% of dept. educational programs and 70% of staff meetings. Attends all mandatory in-services or schedules makeup sessions. Assumes personal responsibility for own continuing education in order to maintain current knowledge in area of responsibility. Takes own initiative to maintain current CPR certification.**CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS**To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:**Quality** - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.**Service** - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.**Partnering** - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.**Cost** - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** Associate Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited program**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE** * Approved CPR/BLS required within 90 days* Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS within 1 year.**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES**Actively working consistently in Adult Echo/Stress/TEE/Call Coverage which may include some pediatric.Must have good mathematical skills.Must have good interpersonal skills.Structural heart experience preferred **WORK ENVIRONMENT**The noise level in the work environment is usuallyOccupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.**AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED**X Neonate (birth – 28 days)X Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)X Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)X Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)X Adult (18 years – 64 years)X Geriatric (65 years and older)X Non-Specific Task (N/A)**INFORMATION ACCESS**Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.**WORK CONTACT GROUP**Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors **SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS****The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.**While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent ability to adjust focus and occasional distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force. **PAY RANGE:**$35.85 - $53.77