Cardiac Sonographer II, Pediatric Heart Station, Full-Time

Be a part of a world-class academic health-caresystem at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Sonographer II in the Pediatric Heart Station Department.

The Cardiac Sonographer IIperforms all aspects of echocardiographic imaging for clinical and research purposes under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Laboratory in addition to extensive responsibilities performing and teaching advanced imaging techniques to Level 1 and 2 Sonographers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare patients for cardiac ultrasound examinations. Performs complete cardiac ultrasound examinations and stress testing. Uses ISCVdigital archiving system for measurements.

• Submits accurate charges for all performed examinations. Performs examinations in adherence to the department objectives and policies. Communicates with patients and fellow employees in a professional and supportive manner.

• Helps train Cardiac Sonographers at Level 1

• Actively participates in process improvement activities

• Involved in research and publications to be at the cutting edge of the field

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience outside school hours in cardiac sonography.
• Accreditation with ARDMS or CCI. Passed boards.
• Ability to independently perform comprehensive examinations Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Basic computer skills to work with the Xcelera digital archiving system
• From 5 to 10 years experience required in ultrasound procedures equipment CW Doppler and related anatomy and pathological conditions of the heart valves pericardium and blood vessels.
• BLS certification and Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and pass the registry within one year of
  hire.
• Prepare quantitative echocardiographic measurements for reporting.
• Interpretation skills to facilitate a comprehensive examination and an accurate preliminary interpretation
• Independently perform a complete transthoracic examination with appropriate use of contrast when
  necessary.
• Computer literate in order to work with applicable software.
• Proficient in echo strain analysis.
• Participates in advanced structural heart procedures.
• Accurate identification of anatomy on 3D imaging.
• Demonstrates responsibility for checking orders and obtaining orders for testing.
• Performs complete cardiac echocardiograms stress testing as well as assists with 2D transesophageal
  examinations.

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time 1.00FTE
• Shift: Days
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Heart Station Pediatric
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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Compensation & Benefits Overview

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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.

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