Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Technician)

Overview

• Department: Cardiology
• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Medical Center
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435
  
  

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Responsibilities

Uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures, obtain measurements of cardiac valves, ventricle and left atrium and visualize blood flow. Assists the physician with complex ultrasound procedures. Promotes the smooth and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Department through the appropriate utilization and management of all clerical functions within the department document handling and disposition, interpersonal relationships and information gathering and dispersion.

Day Shift: 7:30a - 3:30p and 8:30a-4:30p

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of Echocardiogram program certification preferred.
• EKG rhythm analysis / interpretation certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current required.
• Able to assist physician with TEE testing preferred.
  
  

6 Previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred.

• Hospital experience in the Cardiology field preferred.
  
  

8 Registered Echocardiographer preferred.

• ARDMS or CCI credential required
• Able to perform stress testing preferred.
  
  

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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 $32.32 to $46.82. 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.