Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 21, 2024
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.