Non-Invasive Cardiac Echo Technologist
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,606/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care295 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer for a non-invasive cardiovascular unit, requiring ARDMS or CCI (Echo) certification and a minimum of 3 years of experience performing adult echocardiograms.
Details
- Non-invasive cardiovascular unit in an acute care hospital setting
- Primary patient population is adult cardiac patients
- Procedures include 2D echocardiography, M-Mode, color flow Doppler, pulsed and continuous-wave Doppler, contrast echocardiography, stress echocardiograms (exercise and dobutamine), TEE assistance, and regional mobile echo/vascular service
- May float to affiliated system hospitals including Methodist Hospital, Young Minds, Pekin Hospital, and Proctor Hospital
- Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts; shift start times vary between 6:45 AM and 7:30 AM
- 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
- On-call rotation includes weekday call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 AM and rotating weekend and holiday coverage
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of applicable echocardiography experience
- Associate's Degree in Ultrasound required
- ARDMS or CCI certification in Echocardiography required
- BLS (AHA) required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Proficiency in recognizing cardiac abnormalities, imaging artifacts, and distinguishing normal from abnormal findings
- Knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy, patient positioning, breathing techniques, and transducer positioning
- Proficiency with software-driven testing machines and digital archive systems
- Ability to perform pediatric echocardiograms
- License required if applicable
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Additional Information
- Perform high-quality 2D ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, including identification of EKG abnormalities and arrhythmias
- Utilize M-Mode, color flow Doppler, pulsed and continuous-wave Doppler, and contrast echocardiography techniques as clinically indicated
- Assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and perform dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms
- Assist with functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing
- Participate in callback rotation and mobile echo/vascular service regionally
- Complete quarterly competencies in stress lab, Holter monitoring, and event monitoring
- Correlate clinical history with the exam and consult with the cardiologist as needed
- Document procedures accurately and communicate results to the cardiologist in a timely manner
- RTO is not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
- Travelers who have been continuously on assignment at this health system for 1 year must either convert to permanent employment or take a 6-month break before returning to any system location
Facility
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 295 beds
Employer
American Traveler
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American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
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Peoria, IL
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