at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jul 14, 2024, 1:35:08 AMClosing Date:Jul 28, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-time
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Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20Posting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - ADULT CARDIOLOGY
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.
JOB SUMMARY
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JHSH) of Cook County is the flagship of the Cook County Health & Hospitals System. The Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the most respected in the nation. The hospital treats over 150,000 emergency room patients annually. It is home to more than 300 attending physicians along with more than 400 medical residents and fellows
A Non-Invasive Cardiologist performs duties which include clinical cardiology, echocardiography, stress testing as well as other non-invasive cardiac services, in the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County and the other Cook County Health and other Cook County Health and Hospital Systems (CCHHS) facilities (as assigned).
Typical Duties
Provides highly specialized outpatient/inpatient acute and chronic cardiac care.
Performs and integrates multilevel specialized cardiac tests and education aimed to improve the cardiac and overall health of patients.
Completes necessary procedures and surgeries.
Maintains and updates patient care records.
Provides call support for the Division of Cardiology.
Provides consultation services to other departments of the hospital.
Provides training for fellows, interns, and medical students.
Advises patient and family to promote understanding of test results, treatment options and procedures.
Coordinates and ensures implementation of treatment plans, tracks patient progress and provides fellow-up evaluations.
Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans.
Orders and interprets clinical tests.
Prescribes medication and obtains specialty consultation when necessary
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical college or university
Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment.
*Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology in Cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) prior to starting employment
Board Certified or Board Eligible by the National Board of Echocardiograph (NBE)
*Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Cardiology Fellowship Program with COCATS Level II Echocardiography Training (with supporting letter prior to starting employment)
Preferred Qualifications
*Bilingual Spanish or Polish
*Level III training in Echocardiography (with supporting letter prior to starting employment).
*Level II or III training in Nuclear Cardiology (with supporting letter prior to starting employment).
*Level II or III training in Cardiac Computed Tomography (with supporting letter prior to starting employment).
*Level II or III training in Cardiac MRI (with supporting letter prior to starting employment).
*Board Certification by the National Board of Echocardiograph (NBE).
*Board Certification by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
*Board Certification by the Certification Board of Cardiac Computed Tomography (CBCCT)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Demonstrates sensitivity and respect in caring for patients and in dealing with clients of diverse backgrounds
Strong interpersonal skills
Conflict management skills
Flexibility and adaptability in performing work duties
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
*Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
*Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
*Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you... For full info follow application link.
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