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Estimated Pay info$37 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Peoria, Illinois

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Job Description

    Certification Details
  • American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Echocardiography
  • 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, regurgitation, and shunts with doppler.
  • Use contrast echocardiography when needed.
  • 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.
  • Correlate clinical history with exam and consult cardiologist for clarification.
  • Monitor, record, charge, and communicate using computerized documentation system.
  • Prepare, instruct, assist patients, and produce images 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 and 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 and notify physician when necessary.
  • Display proficiency in recognizing lethal arrhythmias.
  • Complete quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring, and event monitoring.
  • Use segmental approach obtaining images in four echocardiographic windows: parasternal, apical, subcostal, suprasternal notch.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment and controls affecting data quality.
  • Select transducer best suited for optimal resolution and penetration.
  • Obtain, review, and document patient history, physical exam, and clinical data to facilitate diagnostics.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in conducting pediatric echocardiograms ensuring high-quality imaging and patient care.
    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 structure and function, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and recognizing imaging artifacts.
  • Knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy.
  • Fluent in English (write, read, comprehend, speak).
  • Basic computer knowledge including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
  • Proficient with software-driven testing machines and digital archive systems.
  • Required Education: Associate's Degree in Ultrasound.
  • Required Certifications: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Echocardiography.
  • BLS (American Heart Association) certification.
    Schedule Information
  • Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift.
  • Shift hours: 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM.
  • Start times vary: 6:45 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:15 AM, 7:30 AM.
    Additional Details
  • Works proficiently with computers and software-driven testing machines and digital archive systems.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in conducting pediatric echocardiograms ensuring high-quality imaging and patient care.

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Posting ID: 1273126845 Posted: 2026-07-04 Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer
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