Echo Tech - Cardiac Services, PRN

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

About The Position

As an Echo Technician in Cardiac Services, you will perform diagnostic echocardiograms and related cardiac procedures to help physicians evaluate and monitor heart conditions. You will assess cardiac rhythms, identify and communicate critical findings, educate patients about procedures, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining patient safety and care standards. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced cardiovascular environment. This PRN position works as needed, primarily on day shifts between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., with possible Saturday hours from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Work includes adult echo, stress, TEE, and call coverage, and may include some pediatric patients. Patients served range from neonates through geriatric patients. The role requires an associate degree and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited program. CPR/BLS certification is required within 90 days. RCS through CCI or RDCS through ARDMS is required within one year. Structural heart experience is preferred. The position also requires passing applicable driver’s license, credit, and caregiver or health care worker background checks.

Requirements

Associate degree and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
Approved CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification through ARDMS within one year.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Good mathematical skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Pass applicable driver’s license and/or credit checks for positions requiring them.
Pass the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Structural heart experience.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiograms according to standard imaging protocols, take measurements according to ASE standards, and provide accurate, high-quality, safe patient care.
Work consistently in adult echo, stress, TEE, and call coverage, which may include some pediatric cases.
Recognize arrhythmias and notify a physician of abnormal EKG findings, including acute MI, complete heart block, wide QRS, tachycardia, or heart rate greater than 140.
Assess the quality of electrocardiographic and echocardiography recordings, correct deficiencies when possible, and document deficiencies that cannot be corrected.
Provide physicians with technical comments on diagnostic findings after echocardiograms and review and discuss discrepancies in those comments.
Document patient and procedural information, including the patient history form, completely in the medical record.
Ensure charges are complete with 98% accuracy.
Educate patients and families about procedures and document the education in the patient record.
Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Use equipment according to established procedures and consult manuals as needed.
Notify the coordinator or manager about equipment requiring repair, contact the company, and process appropriate paperwork.
Ensure inventories and medical supplies are ordered or notify appropriate staff when supplies are low.
Assist with orientation of new personnel and document orientation.
Assist with data collection for the SQI program.
Attend at least 70% of department educational programs and staff meetings, and attend mandatory in-services or schedule makeup sessions.
Maintain current knowledge through continuing education and take initiative to maintain current CPR certification.
Follow organizational policies and procedures, prioritize work effectively, and seek ways to improve quality.
Respond promptly to service requests, meet commitments, protect confidentiality, communicate effectively, and show respect for cultural differences.
Support teamwork, the Mercyhealth mission and Culture of Excellence, and responsible use of organizational resources.