Cardiac sonographer

Advocate Health

1d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiac ultrasound procedures, including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and Color Flow Doppler, using various equipment and techniques. The role takes the measurements needed for interpretation and accurate, high-quality results, and may assist physicians in the Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs with echocardiograph studies during complex procedures. The sonographer identifies cardiac abnormalities and expands the examination as appropriate. The position prepares patients, gathers clinical history and relevant findings and laboratory data, and adapts imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive diagnostic echocardiograms. It also assists cardiologists with transesophageal studies, performs measurements, sterilizes the probe, communicates findings to appropriate staff, records statistics, and maintains echocardiography equipment and reports malfunctions. The role requires providing age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position scheduled for a second shift from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It includes working every third Saturday during the day and rotating on the call schedule. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25.

Requirements

Complete an accredited or approved sonography program involving advanced training beyond high school.
Obtain RDCS-AE (Adult Echo) registration issued by ARDMS within one year, or hold RCS registration issued by CCI.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Knowledge of and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, transfers, and operating equipment.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures, including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and Color Flow Doppler, and make measurements needed for accurate interpretation.
Assist physicians in the Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs with echocardiograph studies during complex procedures, as needed.
Identify and define cardiac abnormalities and extend the examination appropriately.
Prepare patients and obtain clinical history, cardiac-related physical findings, and pertinent laboratory data; adapt imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive diagnostic echocardiograms.
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.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and wear protective clothing as needed.
Work every third Saturday during the day and rotate on the call schedule.

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.
Career development programs.
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.