Cardiac Sonographer II, Full-Time Days

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Sonographer II in the Adult Echocardiography Department. Sign-on Bonus up to $5000 The Cardiac Sonographer II performs all aspects of echocardiographic imaging for clinical and research purposes under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Laboratory in addition to extensive responsibilities performing and teaching advanced imaging techniques to Level 1 and 2 Sonographers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience outside school hours in cardiac sonography.
• Accreditation with ARDMS or CCI.
• Passed boards.
• Ability to independently perform comprehensive examinations
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Basic computer skills to work with the Xcelera digital archiving system
• From 5 to 10 years' experience required in ultrasound procedures equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy and pathological conditions of the heart, valves, pericardium, and blood vessels.
• BLS certification and Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and pass the registry within one year ofhire.
• Interpretation skills to facilitate a comprehensive examination and an accurate preliminary interpretation
• Computer literate in order to work with applicable software.
• Proficient in echo strain analysis.
• Accurate identification of anatomy on 3D imaging.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for cardiac ultrasound examinations.
• Performs complete cardiac ultrasound examinations and stress testing.
• Uses ISCVdigital archiving system for measurements.
• Submits accurate charges for all performed examinations.
• Performs examinations in adherence to the department objectives and policies.
• Communicates with patients and fellow employees in a professional and supportive manner.
• Helps train Cardiac Sonographers at Level 1
• Actively participates in process improvement activities
• Involved in research and publications to be at the cutting edge of the field
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepare quantitative echocardiographic measurements for reporting.
• Independently perform a complete transthoracic examination with appropriate use of contrast whennecessary.
• Participates in advanced structural heart procedures.
• Demonstrates responsibility for checking orders and obtaining orders for testing.
• Performs complete cardiac echocardiograms, stress testing, as well as assists with 2D transesophagealexaminations.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees