Travel Non Invasive Cardiac Echo Technician - $3,015 per week

Peoria, Illinois

Salary Details: $3015.00 a week

Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave
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    Certification Details
  • BLS
    Job Details
  • Provide high quality ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels for adult patients.
  • Technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing.
  • Perform high quality two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels.
  • Identify EKG abnormalities and/or arrhythmia.
  • Use M-Mode technique for measuring cardiac dimensions.
  • Estimate severity of valvular insufficiencies using color flow doppler.
  • Assess blood flow through the heart including velocities, stenosis, regurgitations, and shunts.
  • Use contrast echocardiography when two-dimensional and color flow are suboptimal.
  • Evaluate left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and document wall motion abnormalities.
  • Recognize congenital heart malformations and acquired pathologies.
  • Complete studies according to updated protocols and present additional views and measurements as necessary.
  • Use segmental approach for imaging cardiac structures in four echocardiographic windows.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment and controls affecting data quality.
  • Select appropriate transducer for optimal resolution and penetration.
  • Obtain, review, and document pertinent patient history and clinical data.
  • Correlate clinical history with exam and consult cardiologist as needed.
  • Monitor, record, charge, and communicate using computerized documentation system.
  • Prepare, instruct, and assist patients for dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms.
  • Assist cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).
  • Communicate results to cardiologist and respond to questions.
  • Maintain monthly correlation studies and statistics.
  • Troubleshoot and report equipment failure.
  • Participate in mobile echo/vascular service regionally.
  • Participate in callback rotation.
  • Assist in functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing.
  • Document procedures correctly.
  • Assess patients' physical ability to perform tests.
  • Interpret and clarify physician's orders.
  • Provide thorough assessments in crisis situations and notify physician when necessary.
  • Display proficiency in recognizing lethal arrhythmias.
  • Complete quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring, and event monitoring.
    Job Requirements
  • Minimum three (3) years of applicable experience.
  • Knowledge of patient positioning, breathing techniques, and transducer positioning for optimal cardiac visualization.
  • Proficient in recognizing abnormalities in cardiac structure and function and imaging artifacts.
  • Knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy.
  • Fluent in English (reading, writing, comprehension, speaking).
  • Basic computer knowledge including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browsing.
  • Proficient with computers and software-driven testing machines and digital archive systems.
Date Posted: 04 June 2025
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