Echocardiography Technologist - SIGN ON BONUS INCLUDED!

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist for a full-time role in Mattoon, IL. The position features a $10,000 sign-on bonus and starting pay of $35.43 per hour, based on experience, with no weekend or holiday work and no mandatory call, though occasional coverage may occur.

The department is Cardiology and duties include comprehensive echo and ultrasound exams. Requirements include RDCS or RCS or RDMS (AE), BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire, and an Associate’s Degree.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire.
• RDMS or RDCS or RCS certifications required.
• Registered sonographer credentials (ARDMS/RDMS, RDCS, RDMS AE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient history and symptomology relative to the study.
• Assists staff physicians as needed.
• Follows policy and protocol for procedures.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment with routine checks.
• Performs echo exams including transthoracic and transesophageal techniques.
• Performs general US exams (abdomen, OB/GYN, etc.).
• Prepares written documentation of the ultrasound exam.
• Produces high quality images and supports interpretation.
• Provides training to students to ensure competency.
• Sends images for interpretation per department procedures.
• Liaises with training programs and transports patients as required.

Education

Associate’s Degree

RDMS (AE)

RDCS

RCS

ARDMS Certification

BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Echocardiography Technologist - SIGN ON BONUS INCLUDED!

Job Description

Echocardiography Technologist is responsible for the performance of quality echocardiogram exams, including transthoracic stress and transesophageal assessments.

Department: Cardiology

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week. No weekends or holidays; No call will be mandatory for this position, although occasional help with coverage may be requested.

Required: RDCS or RCS; or RDMS (AE). BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $35.43

No call will be mandatory for this position, although occasional help with coverage may be requested.

$10,000 sign-on bonus eligible

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient history and symptomology relative to the level of study being performed
• Assists staff physicians as needed
• Follows proper policy and protocol for procedures as outlined in protocol guides and hospital policy
• Maintains equipment by routine cleaning and operations checks
• Performs echo and vascular examinations including, but not limited to: transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, Stress echo, venous duplex, venous mapping, carotid duplex, and arterial doppler
• Performs general US exams including but not limited to: abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, breast, and specialty procedures ( biopsy, aspiration, etc)
• Prepares written documentation related to the ultrasound exam in an accurate and timely fashion and in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Produces high quality ultrasound images and provides assistance in their interpretation
• Provides training to ensure competency of students
• Sends images for interpretation in accordance with department procedures
• Serves as liaison between the hospital and clinical training programs from various schools
• Transports patients as required in a safe, professional and courteous manner

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire)
• Sarah Bush Lincoln, RDMS
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Echo (AE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$35.43 - $54.92

Pay based on experience