Cardiac Sonographer – Transthoracic Echo, FT Day Shift

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to assist in diagnosing heart disease through transthoracic echocardiography. You will recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular findings in varied settings and contribute to patient care alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program, ARDMS/CCI registry or eligibility, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of didactic coursework from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
• Completion of 60% of required clinical hours in an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
• Registry or registry eligible with ARDMS or CCI; must obtain certification within first 6 months of employment.
• Competent and proficient in Transthoracic Echocardiography
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – BLS from American Heart Association preferred
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of the IT systems that support the modality
• Ability to identify and flag abnormalities

Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family focused care that supports a welcoming and supportive environment and a positive patient experience.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.
• Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.
• Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.
• Follows work and patient schedules.
• Assist physician in the performance of procedures.
• Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
• Provides patient history or information necessary for proper interpretation of the procedure
• Participates in the training and development of students assigned to area through clinical affiliations.
• Fills department staffing needs as determined by the management team.
• Required adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet staffing needs as determined by the management team

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

IT systems knowledge

Identify/flag abnormalities

Transthoracic Echocardiography

Education

Accredited Cardiac Sonography program completion

60% clinical hours completed in Cardiac Sonography program

ARDMS/CCI registry (or eligible; certification within 6 months)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to assist in diagnosing heart disease through transthoracic echocardiography. You will recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular findings in varied settings and contribute to patient care alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program, ARDMS/CCI registry or eligibility, and current BLS.