Echo Technologist

POSITION PURPOSE

Echo technicians use high‑frequency sound waves to create images of the human heart. They may specialize in adult echocardiography, pediatric echocardiography, or a variety of these.

• Performs echocardiography procedures using accepted principles and practices.
• Accurately assesses examination quality, appropriateness, and results.
• Educates patients or families by explaining procedures and appropriately answering questions.
• Evaluates the images of a study for quality and ensures diagnostic images are captured.
• Completes record entries into a computerized system, assuring studies are complete and securely stored.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Practices competencies in echo cardiology based on current scientific knowledge.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and cleans the patient area and machine between patients.
• Presents the study for reading and reports emergent preliminary findings to physicians.
• Maintains patient records and adds medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure.

• Education that includes completion from an accredited school in echocardiography.
• Successful completion of registration through ARMDS (American Registered Medical Diagnostic Sonographers) or CCI (Cardiology Credentialing International) within three months of employment.
• BLS certification required within thirty days of hire.
• Ability to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s needs and provide appropriate care, including age‑related care for neonates, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patient groups.

$39.00 – $58.50 per hour.

• Health and dental insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• 457 and 401A retirement plans
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending
• Life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness
• Gift shop and pharmacy discounts
• Day care and dietary discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Vision center discount