*Lead Echo Tech – SMKIL Cardiology

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

Responsibilities

The Lead Echocardiogram Technologist is responsible for overseeing the echocardiography department; ECHO Tech I/II, & students, ensuring the delivery of high-quality cardiac imaging services. This role involves performing complex echocardiograms, training, and mentoring junior staff, and maintaining equipment and protocols. The lead technologist will collaborate closely with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information. Key responsibilities include managing workflow, implementing best practices, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to departmental initiatives aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. Strong technical skills, leadership abilities, and effective communication are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Associate's or bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, or a related field.
2. Completion of an accredited echocardiography program.
3. ARDMS or CCI credential required.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
5. Typically, 3-5 years of experience in echocardiography.
6. Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
7. Proficiency in performing a variety of echocardiographic procedures.
8. Certification in echocardiography (e.g., RDCS, RCS) from a recognized professional organization.
9. Ongoing professional development through workshops, seminars, and conferences related to cardiac imaging.
10. Familiarity with the latest echocardiography technologies and software.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $XX.XX to $XX.XX. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time
Shift

Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf