Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs echocardiographic studies within the complete spectrum of diagnoses seen in congenital and pediatric heart disease, as well as adult echocardiography, with minimal supervision.  

• The sonographer must demonstrate the ability to continuously integrate the image and Doppler data to be able to evaluate unusual findings, particularly with respect to congenital heart disease, so that a complete diagnostic study can be obtained.  This requires that the sonographer have an extensive understanding of congenital and unusual forms of non-congenital heart disease.  

• Performs advanced imaging including strain and 3D. 

• Demonstrates the clinical judgment to recognize and triage an emergent situation appropriately, such as calling for immediate review before study completion.  

• Demonstrates competency with all aspects of the ultrasound equipment, with the ability to obtain optimal imaging and Doppler data and perform complete data analysis.  The sonographer must be familiar with the use of all possible acoustic windows and be comfortable dealing with technically difficult studies whether due to lack of patient cooperation or difficult access.

• Must be knowledgeable and experienced with ECMO procedure, to assist with bedside ECMO weens and catheter placement.

• Performs stress echocardiograms.

• Performs the technical components of transesophageal, intracardiac echocardiography or other special procedures.

• Supervises and teaches other sonographers and pediatric cardiology fellows.

• Provides written communication for use by divisional cardiologists only, with the understanding that this does not constitute an official report.

• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role. 

• Participates in outreach and on call duties.

• On a rotating basis, is responsible for assigned duties.

• Participates in lab maintenance job rotations as assigned.

• Participates in lab teaching, operational and quality assurance meetings.

• Participates in national conferences and IAC meetings.

• Participates in the logging and billing of procedures

• Participates in research projects as assigned.

Additional job duties if in role of Research Cardiac Sonographer:

• Perform pediatric cardiovascular 2D, m-mode and Doppler studies for research protocols.

• Help physicians edit and prepare research samples for presentations, conferences, and lectures.

• Assist with coordination and scheduling of research echoes.

• Enter echo data in study spreadsheet.

• Provide copies of research echoes and coordinate data pick-up with research coordinator.

• Responsible for administrative tracking of progress in all research protocols.

• Communicates issues related to echo research with the Medical Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Registered as ARDMS cardiac sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography, with the equivalent of 3 years full-time pediatric clinical experience.  Grandfather status to current incumbents.  Registry in Adult Echocardiography advantageous but not required. 

• Basic Life Support Certification required. 

• Ability to maneuver a 450-pound ultrasound machine throughout the hospital.

• Ability to effectively communicate with hospital/department staff and parents/patients.

• Ability to travel to outreach sites and provide 24-hour on-call coverage is required.

• Background in statistical measures

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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