Echo Technologist, PRN
Bright Light Medical Imaging · Arlington Heights, IL · 2 days ago
Healthcare$38–$46/hrFull-time
About the role
Bright Light Medical Imaging is seeking experienced Echo Technologists on a PRN basis. The position offers flexible scheduling with hours varying between 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies and replenishing stock as needed
- Review physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information
- Manage patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedure, answering questions and providing ambulatory assistance
- Position patients, apply medical gels and electrodes, connect and adjust equipment and verify wave signals
- Accurately position transducer, monitor display, listen to signals, adjust beam strength and focus, detect artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and record images
- Print data and graphics, produce measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity, and compare measurements to established norms
- Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information
- Keep job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations
- Provide education, training, and direction to new technologists according to department standards and protocols set by radiologists
- Perform all job-related functions as an Echo Technologist, including all imaging procedures in a timely and efficient manner
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited echocardiography technology program
- ARDMS Certified RDCS, AE Certified preferred
- Previous experience favorable in cardiovascular imaging setting
- Proficiency running advanced echo studies independently
- CPR-BLS Certification
Benefits
- Competitive pay and growth opportunities
- Paid on-site training
- 401(k) with company match, when eligible
- Paid time off
- Quarterly appreciation breakfast/Lunch
Schedule
Flexible 1-2 days a week, hours vary between 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Pay
$38.00 - $46.00