*SIGN ON BONUS *Technologist Medical ICarle Health • Peoria, Illinois, United States

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SIGN ON BONUS Technologist Medical I

Carle Health

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Peoria, Illinois, United States

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Sign-on Bonus Available! Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and 50mi To provide high quality ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels for adult patients, technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing, and to handle other duties as required or assigned. Associates in Radiology, Sonography, or Related Field Work Experience: Accept New Grads Performs high quality two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, along with identifying EKG abnormalities and/or arrthymia. Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of everyday duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of patient positioning, breathing techniques, position and direction for positioning of the transducer to ultimately give the best visualization of the cardiac structures. Proficient in recognizing abnormalities in structure and function, in distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and in recognizing imaging artifacts. Uses contrast echocardiography in cases where two-dimensional and color flow are suboptimal. Evaluates left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and documents wall motion abnormalities. Uses segmental approach while obtaining the images of the cardiac structures in four echocardiographic windows: parasternal, apical, subcostal and suprasternal notch regions. Operates the ultrasound equipment, including the function of all controls affecting the quality of the data displayed. Selects the transducer best suited to the structures of interest for optimal resolution and adequate penetration. Obtains, reviews, and documents pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and report equipment failure. Participates in mobile echo/vascular service regionally. Participates in callback rotation. Assists in performing functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing. Documents procedures correctly. Completes quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring and event monitoring. Completes work within assigned shift. Uses overtime only when necessary. Responds willingly to requests for assistance from other team members. Continues professional growth by maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in echocardiography. Maintains current knowledge of new ultrasound techniques for adult echocardiography Participates in monitoring QI, QA, QC programs that assist in maintaining ICAEL accreditation. Seeks out and participates in Evidence Based Clinical Practice projects that will benefit quality patient care. Participates in cross training to adult , pediatric or vascular ultrasound. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

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