Travel Echo Technologist
Peoria, IL
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

Job Title: Echo Technologist – Cardiovascular Non-Invasive
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Duration: 07/13/2026 – 10/10/2026
Department: Cardiovascular Non-Invasive
Schedule: Days | Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Shifts | Start Times: 6:45 AM / 7:00 AM / 7:15 AM / 7:30 AM
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Employment Type: Contract / Part-Time
Positions Available: 1

Job Description:

• Perform high-quality echocardiography studies to obtain diagnostic ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels for adult patients.
• Conduct comprehensive 2D echocardiograms, Doppler studies, and cardiac imaging according to established protocols.
• Identify and recognize EKG abnormalities, arrhythmias, structural abnormalities, and cardiac pathology.
• Utilize M-Mode, color flow Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, and continuous-wave Doppler techniques to evaluate cardiac function and blood flow.
• Assess and document left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic function, wall motion abnormalities, and valvular disease.
• Evaluate cardiac conditions including stenosis, regurgitation, shunts, congenital abnormalities, and acquired cardiac pathologies.
• Apply contrast echocardiography techniques when standard imaging quality is limited.
• Perform advanced imaging using a segmental approach across parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal windows.
• Select and position appropriate transducers to optimize image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
• Correlate patient history, physical findings, and physician orders to ensure appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Prepare and educate patients prior to procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Perform and support exercise stress echocardiography and pharmacological stress testing.
• Assist cardiologists with Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) procedures.
• Monitor patients during testing and provide immediate clinical response when abnormalities or emergencies occur.
• Demonstrate proficiency in identifying critical and life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Perform assessments to determine patient ability to safely complete stress testing.
• Document imaging studies, patient assessments, and procedure details accurately within computerized documentation systems.
• Maintain monthly quality correlation studies, productivity statistics, and competency requirements.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment issues and coordinate maintenance when necessary.
• Participate in regional mobile echo and vascular services as needed.
• Participate in callback rotation and support departmental operational needs.
• Perform pediatric echocardiograms while maintaining quality imaging standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Ultrasound
• Minimum 3 years of applicable Echo Tech experience
• Current ARDMS Certification
  OR
• CCI Certification in Echocardiography
• Current BLS Certification (AHA)