Echocardiography Technologist Echo Tech

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join their team in Chicago. This role involves performing diagnostic procedures on patients while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and have experience in an in-hospital setting. With a generous sign-on bonus and a commitment to personalized care, Ascension offers an engaging environment for career growth.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certification in Cardiac Sonography or Medical Sonography required.
• Minimum 2 years echo experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures.
• Set up and adjust imaging equipment for exams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards.

Skills

Patient Positioning

Imaging Equipment Setup

Safety Standards

Quality Control Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Diagnostic Cardiology Anc
• Schedule:8-hour Day hift.
• Hospital:Saint Joseph Hospital
• Location:Chicago, IL
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000.00
• Salary: $38.65 - $53.87 per hour

What You Will Do

Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.

• Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in department.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. For new graduates American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) desired and required after 2 years of employment. For experienced echo sonographer, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sonography Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• 7am-3:30pm Monday through Friday with alternating Saturdays. Must be available for occasional call-ins for STAT echos.
• Minimum 2 years echo in-hospital setting preferred, pediatric echocardiography experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.