Echo Tech

Overview

The Echo Technologist oversees technical procedures, patient care and work flows in the echocardiography laboratory. Perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic testing. Assist performing physicians and sonographers in providing high quality echocardiographic exams.
Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate‘s Degree in Ultrasound or Experience in Lieu of Education - Education and clinical experience to be registry eligible for credentialing body.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)(ARDMS) Illinois upon hire or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CCI) Illinois upon hire and

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Previous healthcare experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Positive attitude and proven willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow.
Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex echocardiographic sonography imaging procedures following departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Cross-trains to other divisions of CV Services.

• Administers contrast when needed and not contraindicated.
• Completes documentation of studies performed and charges in Epic as well as complete preliminary info in Xcelera system for Physician reading.
• Is included in a rotation of call thru the week and on weekends with other Team members.
• Is Team minded and provides compassionate care and quality studies to our community of patients.
• Performs all forms of Echo testing (Exercise Stress; Dobutamine stress; Echoes; Pediatric echoes; Tranesophageal echoes) in a timely fashion.
• Seeks to advance their knowledge in all aspects of Echo with an open mind to constructive learning and teaching.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation‘s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world‘s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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