Senior Cardiac Echo Specialist

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced echocardiography including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and transesophageal studies. You will prepare patients, collect history, and assist in labs while ensuring quality and ICAEL standards.

Requires RDCS or equivalent and BLS within 6 months. Two years of cardiovascular sonography experience and advanced knowledge of anatomy and function are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex sonographic principles and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular sonography procedures including transesophageal and congenital.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures (M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, Color Flow) and measurements for interpretation.
• Identifies cardiac abnormalities and correlates results with anatomy and function.
• Prepares patients, obtains history, and adapts imaging techniques for diagnostic echocardiograms.
• Assists in transesophageal studies and sterilizes probes.
• Maintains lab equipment, records statistics, and ensures quality processes.

Skills

Advanced sonography knowledge

Transesophageal procedures

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Advanced Sonography program

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced echocardiography including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and transesophageal studies. You will prepare patients, collect history, and assist in labs while ensuring quality and ICAEL standards.

Requires RDCS or equivalent and BLS within 6 months. Two years of cardiovascular sonography experience and advanced knowledge of anatomy and function are preferred.