Lead Echo Tech & Imaging Team Leader

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Lead Echocardiogram Technologist to oversee the echocardiography department and ensure high-quality cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities include performing complex echocardiograms, training and mentoring staff, maintaining equipment and protocols, and collaborating with cardiologists for accurate diagnoses. Strong leadership, technical skills, and communication are essential; ARDMS/CCI and BLS credentials are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an accredited degree in sonography or cardiovascular technology.
• Completion of an approved echocardiography program and ARDMS/CCI credentials.
• Credentialing and BLS certification required on hire.
• Typically 3–5 years echocardiography experience; leadership preferred.
• Proficiency in a variety of echocardiographic procedures and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the echocardiography department and supervise ECHO Tech I/II and students.
• Perform complex echocardiograms and ensure high-quality imaging.
• Train and mentor junior staff; maintain equipment and protocols.
• Collaborate with cardiologists to provide accurate diagnostic information.
• Manage workflow, implement best practices, and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives to improve patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical skills

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology

Completion of an accredited echocardiography program

ARDMS or CCI credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

RDCS or RCS certification

3-5 years of echocardiography experience

Leadership or supervisory experience

Proficiency in echocardiographic procedures

Ongoing professional development in cardiac imaging

Familiarity with echocardiography technologies and software

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Lead Echocardiogram Technologist to oversee the echocardiography department and ensure high-quality cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities include performing complex echocardiograms, training and mentoring staff, maintaining equipment and protocols, and collaborating with cardiologists for accurate diagnoses. Strong leadership, technical skills, and communication are essential; ARDMS/CCI and BLS credentials are required or preferred.