Pediatric Sonographer

Job Description

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Pediatric Cardiology

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Pay Range: $41.44 - $67.44 per hour

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Rush salaries are determined by many factors, including education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data.

The Pediatric Cardiology/Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease Program at Rush provides personalized, compassionate care for congenital and acquired heart disorders.

• Perform and provide preliminary reports of findings on patients, including fetuses, premature infants, neonates, children, adolescents, and adults referred for evaluation of suspected or known congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Obtain information required to define congenital heart disorders for patients referred for evaluation of non-corrected anatomy and function and/or evaluation of surgical reconstruction or repair, or placement of prosthetic devices using echo cardiographic modalities.
• May participate in ICE echoes during a variety of interventional procedures or surgeries.
• Assist in preparation of echocardiography materials for case conferences, CQI meetings, research, and educational presentations.
• May assist in training hospital residents, fellows, students, and technologists from other institutions as directed.
• Works independently to perform echo cardiographic procedures of common congenital heart diseases according to standards set by the Echocardiography Laboratory and obtain accurate data with minimal supervision.
• Participates in Echo Lab maintenance rotation as assigned.
• Rotation to offsite hospitals or clinics if required by job needs.

• ARDMS registered in Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS PE) OR CCI registered (RCS and RCCS) and 3 years work experience as a sonographer in pediatric and adult congenital populations.
• Registration in Fetal Echocardiography (ARDMS RDCS FE) is expected within 12 months of employment.
• Demonstrated pediatric echo experience.
• BLS.
• Proficient in understanding physiology and anatomy with some knowledge of pathology as it pertains to the heart.
• Excellent communication skills when speaking with patients, family members, and medical and paramedical personnel.

• Experience in fetal echocardiography.

• Ability to move a portable 550-pound machine throughout the hospital.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.