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Carle Health · 3 months ago

ECHO Technologist - Methodist

US-IL-Peoria

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$33.22/hr - $57.14/hr

Carle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. They are seeking an ECHO Technologist to perform ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, assist with stress testing, and provide technical support during procedures.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

To provide high quality ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels for adult patients, technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing, and to handle other duties as required or assigned

Performs high quality two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, along with identifying EKG abnormalities and/or arrthymia

Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of everyday duties and responsibilities

Understands complimenting imaging and/or doppler techniques, including when to use these methods to investigate specific clinical questions. Knowledge of patient positioning, breathing techniques, position and direction for positioning of the transducer to ultimately give the best visualization of the cardiac structures

Proficient in recognizing abnormalities in structure and function, in distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and in recognizing imaging artifacts

Knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy

Demonstrates use of M-Mode technique for measuring the cardiac dimensions at precise times of the cardiac cycle

Estimates the severity of the valvular insufficiencies by mapping the dimensions, orientation, and directions of the regurgitant jet with the color flow doppler

Assess the blood flow through the heart, including increased velocities, stenosis, regurgitations and shunts with the pulsed and continuous-wave doppler

Uses contrast echocardiography in cases where two-dimensional and color flow are suboptimal

Evaluates left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and documents wall motion abnormalities

Recognizes rare, common, simple and complex congenital heart malformations, acquired pathologies, possible outcomes of palliative and corrective surgical procedures

Completes the study according to updated protocols, recognizes the needs and presents additional views, calculations and measurements when necessary

Uses segmental approach while obtaining the images of the cardiac structures in four echocardiographic windows: parasternal, apical, subcostal and suprasternal notch regions

Operates the ultrasound equipment, including the function of all controls affecting the quality of the data displayed. This includes knowledge of the key controls to expedite the study and produce interpretable images (TCG, focus, gains)

Selects the transducer best suited to the structures of interest for optimal resolution and adequate penetration

Obtains, reviews, and documents pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results

Correlates clinical history with exam to be performed and consults with the cardiologist for clarification

Monitors, records, charges and communicates appropriately utilizing computerized documentation system

Prepares, instructs, assists the patients, and produces the images in a timely manner for dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms

Assists the cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)

Communicates results to the cardiologist and responds to possible questions and concerns in a timely manner

Maintains monthly correlation studies and monthly statistics

Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and report equipment failure

Participates in mobile echo/vascular service regionally

Participates in callback rotation

Assists in performing functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing

Documents procedures correctly

Accurately assesses the patients and their physical ability to perform the tests

Accurately interprets and clarifies physician's orders

Provides thorough assessments of a patient in a crisis situation, then notifies the physician when necessary

Displays proficiency in knowing lethal arrthymias

Completes quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring and event monitoring

Uses time, supplies, and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost effective care

Completes work within assigned shift

Uses overtime only when necessary

Organizes and prioritizes work regardless of frequent interruptions

Uses slow time to work on additional tasks that promote the efficiency of the department

Responds willingly to requests for assistance from other team members

Prevents waste of supplies

Works independently within established guidelines

Continues professional growth by maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in echocardiography

Attends conferences or does reading that will be used for required CEU's

Participates in activities for growth and development (Teamwork exercises, values, etc.)

Maintains current knowledge of new ultrasound techniques for adult echocardiography

Applies knowledge of past and present experiences

Displays a professional attitude in the area department toward students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment

Participates in monitoring QI, QA, QC programs that assist in maintaining ICAEL accreditation

Seeks out and participates in Evidence Based Clinical Practice projects that will benefit quality patient care

Participates in cross training to adult , pediatric or vascular ultrasound

Follows-up and/or gives feedback to management with problem solving and event reports

Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues

Qualification

EchocardiographyUltrasound imagingDoppler techniquesCardiac anatomy knowledgeBLS certificationRCSRDCS certificationPatient assessmentTeamworkCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

RCS or RDCS or Vascular ARDMS certification

BLS within 30 days of hire

Associates in Radiology, Sonography, or Related Field

Ability to provide high quality ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels for adult patients

Proficient in recognizing abnormalities in structure and function, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and recognizing imaging artifacts

Knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy

Demonstrates use of M-Mode technique for measuring cardiac dimensions

Estimates severity of valvular insufficiencies using color flow doppler

Assesses blood flow through the heart with pulsed and continuous-wave doppler

Uses contrast echocardiography when necessary

Evaluates left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions

Recognizes congenital heart malformations and acquired pathologies

Completes studies according to updated protocols

Operates ultrasound equipment and understands controls affecting data quality

Selects appropriate transducer for optimal resolution

Obtains, reviews, and documents pertinent patient history and clinical data

Correlates clinical history with exams and consults with cardiologist

Monitors, records, charges, and communicates using computerized documentation system

Prepares and assists patients for stress echocardiograms

Assists cardiologist in transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)

Communicates results to cardiologist in a timely manner

Maintains monthly correlation studies and statistics

Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot equipment failure

Participates in mobile echo/vascular service regionally

Participates in callback rotation

Documents procedures correctly

Accurately assesses patients' physical ability for tests

Interprets and clarifies physician's orders

Provides thorough assessments in crisis situations

Displays proficiency in recognizing lethal arrhythmias

Completes quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring, and event monitoring

Uses time and resources productively

Completes work within assigned shift

Organizes and prioritizes work despite interruptions

Responds willingly to requests for assistance

Prevents waste of supplies

Works independently within established guidelines

Maintains knowledge of current trends in echocardiography

Attends conferences or reads for required CEUs

Participates in growth and development activities

Maintains knowledge of new ultrasound techniques for adult echocardiography

Displays a professional attitude towards students

Participates in monitoring QI, QA, QC programs for ICAEL accreditation

Seeks out and participates in Evidence Based Clinical Practice projects

Participates in cross training to adult, pediatric, or vascular ultrasound

Follows up with management on problem solving and event reports

Demonstrates practical problem solving for patient moving and handling issues

Preferred

1 year+ experience for relocation bonus

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

Company

Carle Health

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