Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Technician

* Department: Cardiology

* Schedule: Part Time, Day Shift

* Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Medical Center

* Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Perform transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms using advanced cardiac ultrasound technology.
• Utilize Doppler, M-mode, 2D/3D echocardiography following ASE guidelines to capture accurate cardiac images.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and timely diagnostic reporting.
• Operate PACS, EMR, and digital imaging systems for image management and report generation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, OSHA, The Joint Commission, and IDPH standards.
• Provide patient-centered care, education, and clear communication during procedures.
• Participate in on-call coverage, emergency echo services, and portable imaging.
• Support quality assurance (QA), workflow optimization, and protocol updates.
• Maintain current knowledge of cardiac anatomy, pathology, and imaging protocols.
• Preferred skills in vascular ultrasound and carotid duplex imaging.
• Uphold Prime Healthcare service excellence and patient care standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

2. Completion of Echocardiogram program certification preferred.

3. EKG rhythm analysis / interpretation certificate or equivalent preferred.

4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current required.

5. Able to assist physician with TEE testing preferred.

6 Previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred.

7. Hospital experience in the Cardiology field preferred.

8 Registered Echocardiographer preferred.

9. ARDMS or CCI credential required

10. Able to perform stress testing preferred.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for thisrole, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $33.19 to $48.07. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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