Pediatric Echo Sonographer: Expert Cardiac Imaging

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a skilled Echocardiography Technologist to perform pediatric echocardiograms for in- and outpatients. The role requires expertise in anatomy and physiology, artifact recognition, and proficient use of ultrasound equipment across multiple systems.

The candidate should be able to handle emergency exams and communicate findings clearly to physicians and families, while maintaining thorough records and contributing to a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Perform pediatric echocardiography in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Differentiate artifacts from true images and understand equipment limits.
• Identify various cardiac defects and perform emergency exams.
• Review patient records and coordinate with physicians to ensure exam accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric echocardiograms using multiple systems and accessories.
• Recognize structures, artifacts, and limit of equipment during exams.
• Perform emergency and routine echocardiography in multiple departments.
• Document findings and ensure accurate reporting in the electronic system.

Skills

Pediatric echo

Anatomy & physiology

Ultrasound operation

Artifact recognition

Education

Advanced Sonography training

Two years echocardiography experience

Tools

RDCS_AE / RCS

RDCS_PE / RCCS

BLS/CPR

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks a skilled Echocardiography Technologist to perform pediatric echocardiograms for in- and outpatients. The role requires expertise in anatomy and physiology, artifact recognition, and proficient use of ultrasound equipment across multiple systems.

The candidate should be able to handle emergency exams and communicate findings clearly to physicians and families, while maintaining thorough records and contributing to a collaborative care team.