Cardiac Sonographer Specialist - Cardiovascular Services (Echo)

University of Illinois at Chicago•Chicago, IL

36d•$52 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary Cardiac Sonographers operate specialized diagnostic equipment to produce pictures of the heart by means of echocardiography, a method for transmitting high frequency ultrasound beams around the heart area. Cardiac Sonographers primarily scan the heart muscle, heart valves, and the large vessels originating from the heart.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in ANY of the following in Echocardiography:
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Two (2) years (24 months) of progressively more responsible work experience in the designated area of specialty.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification from the American Heart Association.
Note: A Bachelor's degree in a health care related field may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of experience.

Nice To Haves

Excellent Attendance, interpersonal skills, dependability, and work history preferred
Must be able to perform both Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Echos.

Responsibilities

Administers and monitors scans such as, two-dimensional echocardiograms utilizing saline and pharmacological contrast, conventional M-mode.
Evaluates exam results to ascertain the required information was obtained and to determine if outcomes indicate if additional testing is necessary.
Assists medical personnel in conducting research into new ultrasound techniques and technology.
Monitors the operation and calibration of laboratory equipment; makes moderate repairs.
Participates in quality assurance activities.
Trains staff in established procedures and new procedures being implemented in the laboratory; advises them on individual examinations as needed.
May act as a supervisor/manager including overseeing work, providing technical and operational assistance, and assigning daily work schedules.
Orientates, supervises, and evaluates the performance of students or residents in procedures in the laboratory.
Organizes and coordinates overall patient/research subjects flow (outpatients/subjects as well as scheduling the in-patients/subjects for the day).
Assists with accreditation process.
Performs duties at the lower level of this series, as required.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.