Echo Tech - Cardiac Services, PRN

OVERVIEW:

As an Echo Technician in Cardiac Services, you will perform high-quality 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 the highest standards of patient safety and care. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced cardiovascular environment.

Schedule: PRN; As needed

Shift: Days with primary hours between 7am-3pm and possible Saturday 7am-11am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Performs echocardiograms per standard imaging protocol, measures per ASE standards, provides appropriate and adequate procedures accurately providing high quality safe patient care.
• Actively working consistently in Adult Echo/Stress/TEE/Call Coverage which may include some pediatric
• Recognizes arrhythmias and/or takes appropriate action by notifying physician if EKG reads abnormal, acute MI, complete heart block, wide QRS, tachycardia or heart rate greater than 140.
• Assess the quality of electrocardiographic and echocardiography recordings and corrects deficiencies whenever possible. If unable to correct deficiencies, documents on the graphic recording. Provides the physician with technical comments of diagnostic findings upon completion of the echocardiogram and reviews and discusses discrepancies of technical comments.
• Documents patient and procedural information in the patient medical record completely including patient history form. Makes sure all charges are complete with 98% accuracy.
• Educates the patient and family (as applicable) about the procedure and documents the process in the patient record.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Utilizes equipment according to established procedures and refers to manuals, as needed. Properly notifies coordinator/manager of equipment requiring repair, notifies company and processes appropriate paperwork.
• Ensures inventories and medical supplies are ordered or lets appropriate staff member know when supplies are low.
• Assists with the orientation of new personnel and documents on orientation record.
• Assists with data collection for the SQI program.
• Attends minimum 70% of dept. educational programs and 70% of staff meetings. Attends all mandatory in-services or schedules makeup sessions. Assumes personal responsibility for own continuing education in order to maintain current knowledge in area of responsibility. Takes own initiative to maintain current CPR certification.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the  Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

• Associate Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited program

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE                    

• Approved CPR/BLS required within 90 days
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS within 1 year.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Actively working consistently in Adult Echo/Stress/TEE/Call Coverage which may include some pediatric.

Must have good mathematical skills.

Must have good interpersonal skills.

Structural heart experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

X   Neonate (birth – 28 days)

X   Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

X   Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)

X   Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)

X   Adult (18 years – 64 years)

X   Geriatric (65 years and older)

X   Non-Specific Task (N/A)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP    

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors                                         

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent ability to adjust focus and occasional distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force.

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women