Echo Technologist
CGH Medical CenterUnited States • Illinois, United States
Posted August 28, 2025
39000 - 58500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
CGH Medical Center is a progressive acute care facility located in the Rock River Valley region of Northern Illinois. Since opening in 1909, CGH has earned a strong reputation throughout the region and consistently receives high ratings for positive public awareness and patient satisfaction. CGH Medical Center is committed to meeting expanding patient needs and to providing leadership in the field of healthcare. Inpatient services include a 36-bed medical unit, a 29-bed surgical unit, 10 birthing center suites, 6 pediatric beds, and 18 CCU/ICU/Biotelemetry beds. Outpatient services include a state-of-the-art Cath Lab and CAP accredited laboratory. Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging services include a 64-ring CT scanner, nuclear medicine with SPECT scanning, ultrasound, digital mammography and high field MRI. Other departments and services include a neurology laboratory, a GI laboratory and nutritional support, pain management, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. In addition, CGH offers an ambulatory surgical center, a Digestive Disease Center, physical and occupational therapy, a diabetic education department, a wound care center, pre-hospital paramedic level EMS, and a 24-hour trauma ready emergency department. Also, CGH clinics devoted to offering you and your family members of all ages access to high-quality healthcare that's just around the corner from wherever you live.
Job Description
Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. 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.
Requirements
- Performs echocardiography procedures using accepted principles and practices.
- Educates patients/family by explaining procedures and appropriately answering patient/family questions.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and appropriately cleans patient area and machine/equipment in between patients.
- Present study for reading and reports emergent preliminary findings to physicians.
- Maintain patient records and add medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
- Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
- Practices competencies in echo cardiology based upon current scientific knowledge.
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
- Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program
- CGH Pharmacy Discount
- CGH Vision Center Discount
