Cardiac Sonographer (Echo) II

Advocate Health

8d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Medical Center Summit is seeking a skilled and compassionate Cardiac Sonographer to join its cardiovascular services team. The role performs advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures and supports physicians, patients, and colleagues in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment using advanced imaging technology. The position follows a regular Monday-through-Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a shared weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotation. The sonographer may rotate one to two days per week to the Aurora Health Center Waukesha clinic. The role works alongside cardiologists and cardiovascular professionals, serves a diverse patient population, and supports quality, innovation, and professional growth. The sonographer performs and adapts echocardiographic examinations to obtain accurate, high-quality diagnostic results; prepares patients and gathers relevant clinical information; assists with transesophageal studies; communicates findings; and maintains lab equipment and records. The position also provides technical guidance to staff, physicians, and students and helps implement and maintain protocols and quality processes, including support for ICAEL accreditation. The incumbent must provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served. This position requires an accredited or approved sonography program, qualifying cardiac sonographer registration, and typically two years of cardiovascular sonography experience, including digital quantification. BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association must be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required. The job involves operating necessary equipment, lifting and moving materials and patients as specified, wearing protective clothing as needed, and exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.

Requirements

Registration as a Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) with Adult Echo issued by ARDMS, or registration as a Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by CCI.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved sonography program.
Typically, two years of experience in cardiovascular sonography, including experience in digital quantification.
Advanced knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation, techniques, and computer techniques for capturing, displaying, and analyzing echocardiograph data.
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in cardiovascular sonography procedures, such as transesophageal and congenital procedures.
Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and performing a sliding transfer with a second person present.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures, including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and Color Flow Doppler, and obtain measurements needed for accurate interpretation.
Assist physicians in the Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs with echocardiograph studies for complex procedures when needed.
Identify cardiac abnormalities, extend or adapt examinations when appropriate, and correlate invasive and noninvasive diagnostic findings with cardiac anatomy and function.
Prepare patients and obtain cardiac history, physical findings, and pertinent laboratory data to guide imaging techniques.
Assist cardiologists with transesophageal studies, calculate appropriate measurements, and sterilize the probe.
Communicate clinical findings to appropriate staff.
Record statistics, perform daily maintenance of echocardiography equipment, and report malfunctions.
Serve as a resource to staff, physicians, and students on equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies.
Work with the supervisor to implement protocols as technology evolves and ensure system echocardiography standards are followed.
Work with the medical director and physicians to develop and maintain quality processes and protocols, conduct quarterly reviews, and support ICAEL accreditation.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.
Operate necessary equipment and comply with requirements for protective clothing and safe work practices.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs