Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

3 weeks ago

Peoria, Illinois, United States Carle Health - 221 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue , Carle Health Methodist Hospital Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to join our team at Carle Health Methodist Hospital. As a key member of our cardiovascular diagnostic team, you will be responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound imaging of the heart and great vessels, as well as providing technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform high-quality two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, identifying EKG abnormalities and/or arrhythmia.
  • Utilize knowledge of age-specific needs of patients in performance of everyday duties and responsibilities.
  • Understand and apply complementing imaging and/or Doppler techniques to investigate specific clinical questions.
  • Estimate the severity of valvular insufficiencies by mapping dimensions, orientation, and directions of the regurgitant jet with color flow Doppler.
  • Assess blood flow through the heart, including increased velocities, stenosis, regurgitations, and shunts with pulsed and continuous-wave Doppler.
  • Use contrast echocardiography in cases where two-dimensional and color flow are suboptimal.
  • Evaluate left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and document wall motion abnormalities.
  • Recognize rare, common, simple, and complex congenital heart malformations, acquired pathologies, possible outcomes of palliative and corrective surgical procedures.
  • Complete studies according to updated protocols, recognizing needs and presenting additional views, calculations, and measurements when necessary.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment, including knowledge of key controls to expedite the study and produce interpretable images.
  • Select transducers best suited to structures of interest for optimal resolution and adequate penetration.
  • Obtain, review, and document pertinent patient history, physical examination, and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results.
  • Correlate clinical history with exam to be performed and consult with cardiologist for clarification.
  • Monitor, record, charge, and communicate appropriately utilizing computerized documentation system.
  • Prepare, instruct, assist patients, and produce images in a timely manner for dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms.
  • Assist cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).
  • Communicate results to cardiologist and respond to possible questions and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Maintain monthly correlation studies and monthly statistics.
  • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and report equipment failure.
  • Participate in mobile echo/vascular service regionally.
  • Participate in callback rotation.
  • Assist in performing functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing.
  • Document procedures correctly.
  • Accurately assess patients and their physical ability to perform tests.
  • Accurately interpret and clarify physician's orders.
  • Provide thorough assessments of patients in crisis situations, then notify physician when necessary.
  • Display proficiency in knowing lethal arrhythmias.
  • Complete quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring, and event monitoring.
Requirements
  • Minimum three (3) years of applicable experience.
  • Proficient in recognizing abnormalities in structure and function, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and recognizing imaging artifacts.
  • Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
  • Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
  • Works proficiently with computers and software-driven testing machines and digital archive systems.

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