Lead Cardiac Sonographer — Pediatric Echo

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO and Holidays

403(b) with 5% employer match

Parental leave

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Senior Cardiac Sonographer to lead other sonographers, oversee daily echo operations, and support outreach locations. The role emphasizes quality, staff education, and coordination with the Echo Lab team.

The position requires an accredited ultrasound program graduate with pediatric echo experience; travel to outreach sites is expected while maintaining scheduling efficiency and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required or preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of echocardiography experience with ARDMS pediatric echo.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities; willing to travel to outreach sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of senior cardiac sonographer and supervise staff.
• Schedule staffing for Lurie and outreach locations; coordinate daily echo clinic operations.
• Maintain daily echo schedule and ensure timely, accurate documentation in EPIC and related systems.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and collaboration with HTM for probe care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Communication

Bilingual Spanish (helpful)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

ARDMS

EPIC

Syngo

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Senior Cardiac Sonographer to lead other sonographers, oversee daily echo operations, and support outreach locations. The role emphasizes quality, staff education, and coordination with the Echo Lab team.

The position requires an accredited ultrasound program graduate with pediatric echo experience; travel to outreach sites is expected while maintaining scheduling efficiency and timely documentation.