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ECHO Technologist

Department: HVI Diagnostics - CPG
Usual Schedule: M-F 7a-4p
Regions:
On Call Requirements: Department Rotation
Job Category: Allied Health
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 29495
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: Department Rotation
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Holiday Requirements: Department Rotation
Other Posting Information:

$5000 Sign On Bonus We are also open to a Registered Pediatric Tech for this position

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
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.

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 Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • 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.



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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

 

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