Non-Invasive Cardiac Echo Technologist
Peoria, IL
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

-Assists the cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).
-Communicate results to the cardiologist and respond 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, then notify the physician when necessary.
-Displays proficiency in knowing lethal arrhythmias.
-Completes quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring and event monitoring.

Required Education:
-Associate's Degree in Ultrasound.
Required Skills & Experience:
-Minimum three (3) years of applicable experience.
-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.
-Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
-Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
-Works proficiently with computers and software driven testing machines and digital archive systems.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
-Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Echocardiography.
-BLS (American Heart Assoc).

Day 1 Dental, Health, Vision insurance. Referral bonus and extension bonus.