Echo Technologist at Hopedale Medical Complex

Hopedale, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

75.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Echocardiography, Diagnostic ultrasound, Cardiac sonography, Patient care, Imaging, Transducer positioning, Data measurement, Safety protocols, Medical documentation, Customer service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Echo Technologist, PRN JOIN THE BEST. TO BE THE BEST. HMC is offering $70 to $75 per hour for an experienced dual modality Echo Technologist! HMC Offers: * Day shift, Monday-Friday * No call or weekends * Quality childcare located on campus * Wellness Center membership * 401(k) plan with employer match Who we are: Hopedale Medical Complex (HMC), is seeking a qualified, skilled, and customer service-oriented, Echo Technologist to join our outstanding team of professionals and become part of a family with a 60+ year tradition of excellence. Join our team where you are not just a number but a part of a family of dedicated professionals. Care, compassion, and excellence comes from all departments at Hopedale Medical Complex. We believe a person's optimum health and wellness can only be provided when followed closely by highly trained and skilled physicians and staff who truly know their patients, and where top-quality care is the standard - not the exception. About the job: The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for the operation of the ultrasound diagnostic ultrasound equipment for the performance of all dynamic echocardiogram specialty ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. This position involves scheduled adult echocardiogram, and no night shifts or call. Responsibilities: * Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information. * Properly identifies patient prior to beginning the study. * Manages patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedures, answering questions, and providing ambulatory assistance. * Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects, and adjusts equipment and verifies wave signals. * Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images. * Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms. * Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection. * Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches. * Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations. * Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements. Qualifications: * Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferably with at least 3 years of experience. Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour Medical Specialty: * Cardiology Schedule: * Day shift License/Certification: * BLS Certification (Required) * RDCS (Required) Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

The Echo Technologist is responsible for performing dynamic echocardiogram specialty ultrasound procedures using diagnostic equipment. They must prepare for examinations, position patients, produce high-quality images, and record detailed measurements of heart structures and blood flow.