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AMITA Health
Location: Kankakee, IL 60901 Document ID: AD176-1PV8 Posted on: 2019-07-1207/12/2019 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
2019-08-11
Echocardiography Tech I, PRN/Registry (as needed), EKG, St Mary's Hospital Chic
Requisition ID: 62661
Location: Presence St Mary Kankakee
Location Address:
500 West Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901-3661 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N
SUMMARY
The Echocardiography Technician I is responsible for performing all types of echocardiographic procedures including 2D/Mode, Doppler, Stress Echo, Holter monitoring, etc. in accordance with established Presence Health guidelines and protocols.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
High School diploma or equivalent required. Training from college course or accredited program preferred. One year of experience in cardiology and/or ultrasound technology preferred.
Language and/or Computer Skills
Ability to speak and write English to the extent necessary for safe and efficient performance of the job.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Knowledge of word processing software. Meditech experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
ECHO Certification preferred. CPR Certification required
Business Unit: Presence St Mary Hosp Kankakee
Job Function: Imaging Services
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
Job Segment: Cardiac, Pathology, Medical, Medical Technologist, Clinic, Healthcare
Location: Presence St Mary Kankakee
Location Address:
500 West Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901-3661 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N
SUMMARY
The Echocardiography Technician I is responsible for performing all types of echocardiographic procedures including 2D/Mode, Doppler, Stress Echo, Holter monitoring, etc. in accordance with established Presence Health guidelines and protocols.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Educates patients and family in the purpose, process, and type of test being administered.
- Evaluates patient prior to performing tests by reviewing patient medical history; noting past/present illnesses, diagnosis, and medication; checking patient's chart to confirm physician's orders and noting current medication, allergies, etc.
- Performs ultrasound venous and arterial peripheral vascular imaging studies and records data on videotape.
- Performs venous Doppler and impedance plethysmography and arterial limb pressures, volume pressure recordings and measurements.
- Identifies basic dysrhythmias, EKG changes, basic pathology on ECHO and other test results on a preliminary basis to determine need for immediate interpretation by physician or if additional vascular testing is needed.
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
High School diploma or equivalent required. Training from college course or accredited program preferred. One year of experience in cardiology and/or ultrasound technology preferred.
Language and/or Computer Skills
Ability to speak and write English to the extent necessary for safe and efficient performance of the job.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Knowledge of word processing software. Meditech experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
ECHO Certification preferred. CPR Certification required
Business Unit: Presence St Mary Hosp Kankakee
Job Function: Imaging Services
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
Job Segment: Cardiac, Pathology, Medical, Medical Technologist, Clinic, Healthcare