Cardiac Sonographer

at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description:

Position Highlights:
Sign On Bonus: 1 year experience $7,500; New Grad $5,000
Position: Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Chicago, IL
Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm, Rotating Weekend & Holidays
Required Travel: Yes, Lakeview Clinic

What you will need:

Education - Associates in Applied Science degree is required. Course work or curriculum of previous experience should include: ultrasounds physics, anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, cardiovascular pathophysiology, cardiovascular hemodynamic principles, cardiac history-taking, key aspects of cardiorespiratory physical diagnosis.

Experience - At least 6 months in 2-D and M-Mode echocardiography, preferred.

Skills - The ability to efficiently obtain quality images of the heart and the correct views to help the interpreting physician diagnose the problem.

Qualitative/quantitative production standards - Accuracy is of critical importance in this position. Techniques and skills adequate to meet physicians' standards for quality of work and reliability of techniques.

Professional Membership - Membership in an echocardiography society or association is required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification required.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) license through either ARDMS as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 2 years of start date.

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:
To perform echocardiography to evaluate heart motion and heart disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions
* Reviews all requests for echocardiography procedures, consults with Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab, and schedules patients.
* Performs echocardiographic procedures as requested, which include at minimum 2-D M-Mode, Doppler/Color Flow and Dobutamine Stress Echo. Expedites completion of each procedure, and ensures that an exam worksheet is completed accurately and given to the interpreting physician.
* Any other function assigned by Manager, Cardiology Services or Lead Cardiac Sonographer.

Other Functions
* Miscellaneous office tasks.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated and look for signs of normal aging.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
Routine patient contact, contact with nursing personnel, with some family member(s) of patient(s) and personnel within the department.

ENVIRONMENT:
Appropriately ventilated throughout the year. Primary body position at work is standing (30%), sitting (40%) or walking (30%). Pushes echo machine (250 lbs); patient in bed (300 lbs). Lifts box of echo paper (20 lbs). Risk factors include exposure to airborne diseases (80%) and blood/body fluids (20%). Other risk factors include eye strain when using Echo machine monitor (90%).

Overall Qualifications:
American Red Cross CPR - American Red Cross, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)Associates Degree (Required)

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.