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West Suburban Medical Center, LLC

Cardiology Tech

West Suburban Medical Center, LLC, Oak Park, Illinois, us, 60303


Why Us

For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facility. If you are looking for a family atmosphere, a company committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality, Innovation, Service, Integrity, and Transparency.

We offer a competitive benefits package including competitive salary, 401(k) savings plan, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time-off program, tuition reimbursement, etc.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs all aspects of Echocardiographic imaging including a variety of special procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms, and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound.

RDCS licensure through ARDMS required.

CPR certification required.

Three years experience performing cardiac ultrasound examinations preferred.

Ability to perform technically complete studies.

Strong interpretation skills to facilitate a comprehensive examination and an accurate preliminary interpretation.

Strong communication skills.

JOB DUTIES

Demonstrates the WSMC Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers.

Prepares patients for cardiac ultrasound procedures, including reviewing order, indication, cardiologist, and previous studies.

Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations including trans-thoracic and stress studies and assists with trans-esophageal studies. Performs two-dimensional, M-mode, pulsed, continuous wave, and color flow Doppler imaging.

Provides a preliminary interpretation to the reading cardiologist and occasionally house staff.

Observes patient for unusual reactions and monitors changes in ECG or vital signs.

Occasionally assists in other areas of cardiology, i.e., stress testing, holter scanning, ECG editing, pacemaker checks, and cardiac rehab.

Performs and maintains required records for quality assurance.

Ensures a safe environment for patients and visitors. Maintains equipment in a safe manner, reports to Biomedical department any changes.

Ensures appropriate level of supplies. Initiates purchase requisitions for proper authorization.

Maintains current teaching file. Assists in teaching of ECGs for hospital staff.

West Suburban Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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