Cardiac Sonographer

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NCH 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights:
NCO 21481 N Rand Rd Kildeertime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R38552
** Hourly Pay Range:**$33.35 - $51.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
** Position Highlights:
*** Position:
Cardiac Sonographer

* Location:

Arlington Heights with the ability to float to Kildeer.
* Full Time

* Hours:

7 to 3:30p or 4:30 M-F
* On-Call Required
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* What you will do:

** Reporting to the Cardiac Services Manager, performs non-invasive ultrasound scans of the patient's heart to assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical disorders; monitors patient's condition; maintains area equipment and supplies.
* Performs cardiac diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to NCH protocol assigned by the supervisor, including stress echos, dobutamine stress echos, transesophegal echos, and 2-D echo with color flow and spectral Doppler; operates stationary and portable ultrasound units performing all tests in a timely manner. Properly disinfects equipment and transducers per established guidelines.  Coordinates testing with other departments to promote throughput and decrease length of stay.  

Responds to all stat echocardiogram procedures in a timely manner, including on-call situations.
* Explains examination procedures to patient and family/caregiver and provides necessary instructions and guidance throughout testing.  Assists patients from wheelchairs and stretchers on and off the examining table; ensures that patient is properly covered for the exam.
* Monitors patient's condition frequently while in the cardiac diagnostic area and reports any critical changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate personnel.
* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for all age groups of patients (neonatal through geriatric); implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient.  Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient and family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.
* Ability to explain and perform LV enhancement imaging on appropriate patients and capable to differentiate when it is appropriate to use an Image enhancing Agent.  Chart/charge for test properly in EMR, according to department policy and protocol.
* Enters all patient demographic information into ultrasound machine, selecting appropriate study type i.e. DSE, Stress, Complete, Limited. Stores all required images and transmits study to reporting and long-term archiving systems. Troubles shoots equipment problems and initiates service calls promptly to promote quick resolution.
* Demonstrates the knowledge and understands the use of “Image Enhancing Agent” and is competent to administer as needed, per departments policies.
* Completes all orders in the electronic patient record to facilitate accurate billing.  Records all studies in appropriate logbook.
* Schedules all inpatients into the daily schedule utilizing the computerized scheduling program.
* Maintains equipment and accessories; cleaning daily; wipes down probe after each use; reports all broken and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. Maintains organization and cleanliness in the cardiac diagnostic area; orders supplies or cleaning service, as needed.  Maintains organization and cleanliness in the cardiac diagnostic area; orders supplies or cleaning service, as needed.
* Assists in the training of technologists and interns.
* Responsible with other technologists to self-schedule, ensuring all shifts are covered.  Shares on-call responsibilities with other technologists.
* Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending Continuing Education classes, seminars and/or conferences, and by reading professional journals.
* Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.  Follows all NCH standards in protecting patient information at all times.
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* What you will need:

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* Education:

Current registration in Cardiac Sonographer/Echo RDCS,…