Cardiac Sonographer II, Full-Time Days Job Listing at UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL (Job ID 2024-68034)

Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Sonographer II in the Adult Echocardiography Department.

Sign-on Bonus up to $5000

The Cardiac Sonographer II performs 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 (No Call Requirements)
• Unit/Department: Echo-Adult 
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.