Non-Invasive Cardiac Echo Technologist
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech - Cardio Non-Invasive

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied

Job Description

Provide high-quality ultrasound imaging of the heart and great vessels for adult patients. Assist with exercise and non-exercise stress testing and perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, identifying EKG abnormalities and arrhythmias.
• Use complementary imaging and Doppler techniques to investigate clinical questions.
• Apply M-Mode technique to measure cardiac dimensions at precise cardiac cycle times.
• Estimate severity of valvular insufficiencies using color flow Doppler.
• Assess blood flow through the heart, including velocities, stenosis, regurgitation, and shunts with pulsed and continuous-wave Doppler.
• Use contrast echocardiography when standard imaging is suboptimal.
• Evaluate left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions; document wall motion abnormalities.
• Recognize congenital heart malformations, acquired pathologies, and outcomes of surgical procedures.
• Complete studies according to updated protocols, adding views and measurements as needed.
• Correlate clinical history with exams and consult cardiologists for clarification.
• Prepare and assist patients for dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms.
• Assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).
• Communicate results to cardiologists and respond to questions promptly.
• Maintain monthly correlation studies and statistics.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment failures.
• Participate in mobile echo/vascular services regionally and callback rotation.
• Assist with functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing.
• Document procedures accurately and assess patient ability to perform tests.
• Interpret and clarify physician orders.
• Provide thorough patient assessments in crisis situations and notify physicians as needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing lethal arrhythmias.
• Complete quarterly competency in stress lab, Holter monitoring, and event monitoring.
• Use segmental approach to obtain images from parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal notch windows.
• Operate ultrasound equipment controls to optimize image quality.
• Select appropriate transducers for optimal resolution and penetration.
• Obtain, review, and document patient history and clinical data to aid diagnosis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in pediatric echocardiograms ensuring quality imaging and care.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of applicable experience.
• Knowledge of patient positioning, breathing techniques, and transducer positioning for optimal cardiac imaging.
• Proficient in recognizing structural and functional abnormalities and imaging artifacts.
• Knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension).
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing.
• Proficient with computers, software-driven testing machines, and digital archive systems.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Ultrasound (required)

Certifications & Licensure

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Echocardiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

This position is ideal for experienced echo technicians seeking a clinical allied role focused on cardiac ultrasound imaging and stress testing in a hospital setting.