Echo Tech

Ascension • Chicago, IL

423d

About The Position

The position involves performing diagnostic procedures in outpatient diagnostic cardiology, focusing on assessing cardiac structures and hemodynamics. The role requires setting up imaging equipment, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining high-quality imaging practices. The successful candidate will work in a busy outpatient department, contributing to patient care and safety.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Sonography Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred as it is a busy outpatient department.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.
• Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees