Cardiac Sonographer Extern

Advocate Health

2d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer Extern performs general and/or vascular ultrasound procedures and studies, operates ultrasound equipment, and adapts procedures to the patient’s anatomy, pathology, diagnostic information, and images. The role includes reviewing medical records and physician orders, obtaining relevant information from patients, positioning patients, selecting transducers and technical factors, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. The extern identifies and labels images, maintains required records, enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes. The role also involves identifying equipment performance issues, evaluating products and equipment, analyzing sonograms alongside medical history, and communicating findings to the appropriate physician.

The extern provides age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and follows departmental policies and procedures. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled weekdays, Monday through Friday, on days. The posted pay range is $21.85–$32.80 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved Sonography program.
• Completion of at least 12 months of training in an accredited Sonography program.
• Clinical competency in abdominal, pelvic, and routine vascular exams, or the sonographic exams routinely performed by the hiring department; competency must be verified by the Sonography Program Director.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility, and organization policies and protocols.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage simultaneous assignments.
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling and adaptable to constant change.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 20 pounds overhead; carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Clear speech, vision, and hearing.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to perform general and/or vascular procedures and studies.
• Differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Review patient medical records for relevant clinical information, obtain information from patients, and compare requisitions with physician orders to confirm exam accuracy.
• Position patients, select appropriate transducers and technical factors, and adjust settings to obtain appropriate images while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Use sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures according to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information, and images.
• Identify and label images with the patient name, medical record unit number, and scan location or position.
• Maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements; enter patient and study information into the radiology information system; and document procedure billing codes.
• Identify equipment performance issues, communicate them to appropriate staff, and evaluate new products and equipment for potential future use.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information with medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development and interpreting relevant patient data according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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 may be available for shift, on-call, and other qualifying work; incentive pay is available for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed