Cardiac Sonographer II, Full-Time Days

University of Chicago Medical Center - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Hospitals

About the position

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Sonographer II in the Adult Echocardiography Department. The Cardiac Sonographer II performs all aspects of echocardiographic imaging for clinical and research purposes under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Laboratory in addition to extensive responsibilities performing and teaching advanced imaging techniques to Level 1 and 2 Sonographers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for cardiac ultrasound examinations.
• Perform complete cardiac ultrasound examinations and stress testing.
• Use ISCV digital archiving system for measurements.
• Submit accurate charges for all performed examinations.
• Perform examinations in adherence to the department objectives and policies.
• Communicate with patients and fellow employees in a professional and supportive manner.
• Help train Cardiac Sonographers at Level 1.
• Actively participate in process improvement activities.
• Involved in research and publications to be at the cutting edge of the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience outside school hours in cardiac sonography.
• Accreditation with ARDMS or CCI. Passed boards.
• Ability to independently perform comprehensive examinations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Basic computer skills to work with the Xcelera digital archiving system.
• From 5 to 10 years' experience required in ultrasound procedures equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy and pathological conditions of the heart, valves, pericardium, and blood vessels.
• BLS certification and Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and pass the registry within one year of hire.
• Prepare quantitative echocardiographic measurements for reporting.
• Interpretation skills to facilitate a comprehensive examination and an accurate preliminary interpretation.
• Independently perform a complete transthoracic examination with appropriate use of contrast when necessary.
• Computer literate in order to work with applicable software.
• Proficient in echo strain analysis.
• Participate in advanced structural heart procedures.
• Accurate identification of anatomy on 3D imaging.
• Demonstrate responsibility for checking orders and obtaining orders for testing.
• Perform complete cardiac echocardiograms, stress testing, as well as assist with 2D transesophageal examinations.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus up to $5000
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.