What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocard Technician-Adult position at Advocate Aurora?
Position Requirements:
Completion and certification from an AMA approved program in Cardiovascular technology, which includes echocardiography. Previous experience performing cardiovascular ultrasound procedures(which may include internship).
May be hired within 90 days of completion of an Echocardiography program and completion of a minimum of 400 Echocardiography internship hours.
Must be registered by ARDMS or CCI within one year of hire.
Ability to work independently.
BLS certification is required.
On~call duty is required on a rotational basis. Must be able to meet flexible staffing requirements.
Must be registered by ARDMS or CCI within one year of hire.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Purpose:
To perform optimal quality echocardiographic studies on adult patients with known and or suspected cardiac anomalies. These studies include the following modalities: M~mode, 2~Dimensional Echocardiography, 3~Dimensional Echocardiography, Color Doppler, Transesophageal Echocardiography ( including intraoperative TEE), Exercise Stress Echocardiography, and Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography and Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography
Accountabilities:
To perform optimal quality echocardiographic studies on adult patients with known or suspected cardiac anomalies.
Responsible for non~clinical departmental duties:
Works well with ancillary departments(stress lab, ED, surgery, nursing floors, etc.)
Participates in professional development and contribution to a CQI atmosphere
Completion and certification from an AMA approved program in Cardiovascular technology, which includes echocardiography. Previous experience performing cardiovascular ultrasound procedures(which may include internship).
May be hired within 90 days of completion of an Echocardiography program and completion of a minimum of 400 Echocardiography internship hours.
Must be registered by ARDMS or CCI within one year of hire.
Ability to work independently.
BLS certification is required.
On~call duty is required on a rotational basis. Must be able to meet flexible staffing requirements.
Must be registered by ARDMS or CCI within one year of hire.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Purpose:
To perform optimal quality echocardiographic studies on adult patients with known and or suspected cardiac anomalies. These studies include the following modalities: M~mode, 2~Dimensional Echocardiography, 3~Dimensional Echocardiography, Color Doppler, Transesophageal Echocardiography ( including intraoperative TEE), Exercise Stress Echocardiography, and Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography and Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography
Accountabilities:
To perform optimal quality echocardiographic studies on adult patients with known or suspected cardiac anomalies.
Responsible for non~clinical departmental duties:
Works well with ancillary departments(stress lab, ED, surgery, nursing floors, etc.)
Participates in professional development and contribution to a CQI atmosphere
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
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