What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonography (Echo Technician) position at Saint Joseph Medical Center?
| Location | US-IL-Joliet | ID | 2025-205726 | Category | Clinical Tech | Position Type | Full Time | Shift | Days | Job Type | Non-Exempt |
* Department: Cardiology
* Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift plus Call
* Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Medical Center
* Location: Joliet, IL 60435
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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.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
2. Completion of Echocardiogram program certification preferred.
3. EKG rhythm analysis / interpretation certificate or equivalent preferred.
4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current required.
5. Able to assist physician with TEE testing preferred.
6 Previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred.
7. Hospital experience in the Cardiology field preferred.
8 Registered Echocardiographer preferred.
9. ARDMS or CCI credential required
10. 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 $XX.XX to $XX.XX. 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.
We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, child birth or related medical condition or any other protected category as defined by State or Federal Law. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veterans status, disability, race, gender or other protected characteristics.
