Cardiac Sonographer, Echo Adult - Registry
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
JoinUniversity of Chicago Medicineas aCardiac Sonographerin the Echo Adult Department. In this role the Cardiac Sonographer will perform pediatric transthoracic echocardiography studies as well as all aspects of echocardiographic imaging under the direct supervision of a supervisor/medical director.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital echocardiography experts perform many types of echo procedures including transthoracic echocardiography fetal echocardiography and Transesophogeal Echocardiography (TEE).Comer Childrens pediatric lab is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Pediatric Fetal and Transesophogeal Echocardiograms.
Cardiac Sonographer Job Functions
- Prepares patients and performs transthoracic echo procedures.
- Reviews indications compares previous studies to accurately answer all questions by referring physician
- Communicates with patients customers and staff in a respectful and compassionate manner
- Utilizes Intellispace Cardiovascular (ISCV) data archiving system and EPIC Electronic Medical Records system to record charge and report procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- Successful completion of clinical hours at accredited lab
- Good communication skills both written and speech
- Obtaining Pediatric registry status within a year with either Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of clinical experience outside school hours in cardiac sonography; will work with the right student.
- Accreditation with ARDMS or CCI. Passed boards.
- Ability to independently perform comprehensive examinations
- Basic computer skills to work with the IntelliSpace digital archiving system
- RDCS (ARDMS) (PE)
- RCS (CCI) (congenital echo)
In this role we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 10 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift and will be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week.
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Sonography
- Pediatrics Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Epic
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
UChicago Medicine provides superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality.
