Echo Cardiographer - Cardiac Diagnostics - Part Time (Benefit Eligible)

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

3d•$34 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's Cardiology Diagnostics department is seeking a part-time Echo Cardiographer for 24 hours per week at the University clinic in Champaign, Illinois. The position has flexible hours Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Echo Cardiographer independently operates sonographic equipment and performs and communicates the results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The role includes performing clinical assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations; applying cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images; and using independent judgment to distinguish normal from pathologic findings. The Echo Cardiographer helps coordinate workload and urgent patient additions, ensures timely delivery of echocardiogram readings to the EMR, and supports patients' safety and comfort. Additional work includes assisting with laboratory operations and accreditation, maintaining equipment and supplies, keeping patient and billing records, starting IVs for contrast when necessary, assisting with appointment scheduling, and supporting other cardiac diagnostic testing within the scope of practice and training. The work is performed in a clinical setting and may involve exposure to communicable illnesses, toxic substances, and bodily fluids. Requirements may include irregular hours.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Active certification by ARDMS in the appropriate specialty or certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Current compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements for the appropriate specialty or specialties.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations.
Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record findings and adapt procedures to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
Use independent judgment during examinations to differentiate normal from pathologic findings.
Coordinate work schedules with the department team lead and/or coordinator to assure workload coverage.
Coordinate urgent patient additions with office staff and ensure the Cardiac Diagnostics Scheduler is aware for insurance prior authorization.
Confirm echocardiogram readings and their timely delivery to the EMR.
Assume responsibility for the safety and mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographer's care.
Assist with daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
Maintain a daily log of patients seen and complete billing forms.
Maintain ultrasound equipment, the work area, and adequate supplies.
Participate in maintaining laboratory accreditation.
Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with interrelating hospitals and referral or commercial agencies.
Start IVs for contrast injections as necessary.
Assist with appointment scheduling and rescheduling as needed.
Assist with other cardiac diagnostic testing as appropriate for scope of practice and training.
Perform related work as required.