Echo Tech - Cardiac Services, PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

4d•$36 - $58

About The Position

As an Echo Technician in Cardiac Services, perform diagnostic echocardiograms and related cardiac procedures to help physicians evaluate and monitor heart conditions. 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 is a PRN, as-needed position. Primary hours are on day shift between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., with possible Saturday hours from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The position works consistently in adult echo, stress, TEE, and call coverage, which may include some pediatric work. The role serves patients from neonates through geriatrics and involves contact with partners, physicians, patients and families, visitors, and vendors. Partners may access patient-care information needed to perform their duties. Occupational exposure is Category A. The work environment noise level is usually [not specified].

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Structural heart experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiograms according to standard imaging protocols and ASE measurement standards, providing accurate, high-quality, safe patient care.
Work in adult echo, stress, TEE, and call coverage, which may include some pediatric work.
Recognize arrhythmias and take appropriate action, including notifying a physician about abnormal EKG findings such as acute MI, complete heart block, wide QRS, tachycardia, or heart rate above 140.
Assess the quality of electrocardiographic and echocardiography recordings and correct deficiencies when possible; document deficiencies that cannot be corrected.
Provide physicians with technical comments on diagnostic findings after echocardiograms and review and discuss discrepancies in technical 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, as applicable, about procedures and document the education in the patient record.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Use equipment according to established procedures and manuals; notify the coordinator or manager when equipment requires repair, contact the company, and complete appropriate paperwork.
Monitor inventories and order medical supplies or notify the appropriate staff member when supplies are low.
Assist with orientation of new personnel and document orientation activities.
Assist with data collection for the SQI program.
Attend at least 70% of department educational programs and staff meetings; attend mandatory in-services or arrange make-up sessions.
Maintain continuing education and current knowledge in the area of responsibility, and take initiative to maintain current CPR certification.
Follow policies and procedures, manage change, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, use time effectively, and seek ways to improve quality.
Respond promptly to service requests, meet commitments, protect confidentiality and security, show respect for cultural differences, and communicate effectively.
Demonstrate commitment to Mercyhealth’s mission and teamwork, welcome feedback, and contribute suggestions and positive change.
Conserve organizational resources, work within the approved budget, and contribute to cost-saving measures and revenue.