Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

Posted:
12/19/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Cardiac Sonographer
  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Per Diem
  • Hours: Days, rotating Weekday and Weekends
  • Required Travel: No

What you will need:

Education — Associates in Applied Science degree is required.  Course work or curriculum of previous experience should include:  ultrasounds physics, anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, cardiovascular pathophysiology, cardiovascular hemodynamic principles, cardiac history-taking, key aspects of cardiorespiratory physical diagnosis. 

Experience — At least 6 months in 2-D and M-Mode echocardiography, preferred.

Skills — The ability to efficiently obtain quality images of the heart and the correct views to help the interpreting physician diagnose the problem.

Qualitative/quantitative production standards — Accuracy is of critical importance in this position.  Techniques and skills adequate to meet physicians' standards for quality of work and reliability of techniques.

Professional Membership - Membership in an echocardiography society or association is required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification required. 
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) license through either ARDMS as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 2 years of start date.

Benefits:

  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounted Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform echocardiography to evaluate heart motion and heart disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•       Reviews all requests for echocardiography procedures, consults with Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab, and schedules patients.

•       Performs echocardiographic procedures as requested, which include at minimum 2-D M-Mode, Doppler/Color Flow and Dobutamine Stress Echo.  Expedites completion of each procedure, and ensures that an exam worksheet is completed accurately and given to the interpreting physician.

•       Any other function assigned by Manager, Cardiology Services or Lead Cardiac Sonographer.