Requisition ID: 25044

Location: Presence St Joseph Med Joliet

Location Address:
333 Madison Street, Joliet, 117015 60435-8200 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Echocardiography Technician II /Cardiac Sonographer performs M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and Color Flow Echocardiograms, Transesophageal Echocardiograms and Stress Echocardiograms and both adult and pediatric patient populations in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Performs other duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for proficiently performing all M-Mode, 2-D, Doppler, Color Flow, Transesophageal studies and Stress echocardiography on both inpatients and outpatients.
• Will provide diagnostic testing to pediatric patients, infants, and neonates in accordance with training.
• Explains the procedure, purpose, and the patients role in obtaining reliable results.
• Communicates with Cardiologist regarding findings of studies and notifies them of significant findings as needed.
• Preps patient for Stress Tests when needed.
• Orients new personnel as needed.
• Reviews and performs monthly Quality Assurance studies. Identifies opportunities for improvement and takes action accordingly.
• Keeps all equipment clean, properly stored and in proper working order.
• Keeps echo schedule log book up to date.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  Education and/or Experience
  
  Associate Degree preferred. Certification from appropriate Cardiac Technology or Echocardiography program required. Licensure as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (CCT or RCS) preferred. Experience in stress echo, TEE, and pediatrics preferred.
  
  Computer Skills
  

Basic knowledge of computers and department systems

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Business Unit: Presence St Joseph MC Joliet
Department Name: EKG PSJMC