Cardiac Sonographer I

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a Cardiac Sonographer I with the Echo department. This department is Heart and Vascular Imaging Center . This position is a 100% onsite opportunity, and candidates must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000.
Prepares patients for Transthoracic echo and Stress Echo procedures, reviewing indications, comparing previous studies to accurately answer all questions by referring physician. Performs all aspects of echocardiographic imaging under the direct supervision of a Cardiac Sonographer II or III and under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Laboratory.
Essential Job Functions
• Preparing patients for Transthoracic echo reviewing indications, comparing previous studies to accurately answer all questions by referring physician, and communicates with patients, customers, and staff in a respectful and compassionate manner
• Utilizes ISCV data archiving system and Electronic Medical Records system to record, charge and report procedures
• Actively participates in process improvement activities
• Involved in research and publications to be at the cutting edge of the field
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 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
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• At least one (1) year of experience in ultrasound procedures equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy and pathological conditions of the heart, valves, pericardium, and blood vessels
• Independently perform a complete transthoracic examination with appropriate use of contrast when necessary
• Computer literate to work with applicable software
• Perform quantitative echocardiographic measurements for reporting
• Demonstrates responsibility for checking orders and obtaining orders for testing

Preferred Qualifications
• Five (5) years of experience in ultrasound procedures equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy and pathological conditions of the heart, valves, pericardium, and blood vessels

Position Details
• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Rotational 4 Day Work Week (10-hour shifts): Day Shift (7:30 am - 6:00 pm), every other weekend
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Echo Department – Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union