Peds Cardiac Sonographer II

Department: 35110 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Pediatrics:
Echocardiogram Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Will be discussed during interview.

Perform either pediatric or fetal echocardiogram on patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, using multiple echocardiography systems and accessories appropriate to the patient’s specific diagnosis, age, height, and weight. Perform transesophageal echo. Perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, recognizing the limitations of the equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Perform examinations, recognizing a variety of different types of cardiac defects and demonstrate the ability to tailor the exam based on the type of defect and clinical signs and symptoms present. Perform complex and difficult adult, pediatric, or fetal cardiac ultrasound examinations and use the most appropriate imaging for the situation. Perform emergency examinations in the department, intensive care units, other inpatient units, emergency department, cardiac cath lab, and operating room.

Perform tests according to standard protocols; tailor the exam to answer the clinical question as appropriate.

Review patient’s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders. Obtains necessary clinical information from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy. Communicate to patient and family members in a timely and thorough manner that enhances the patient experience and promotes learning to understand procedures, symptoms, and to support health care outcomes.

Keep appropriate records of the diagnostic tests performed. Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians and appropriate team members including abnormal findings and changes in test results from previous examinations. Request work orders for maintenance of equipment to provide optimal working condition. Order and replace supplies used. Keep exam area and procedure room stocked and clean. Accurately process data needed to complete the report template in the electronic reporting tool.

Accurately complete billing for the procedures being completed.

Education Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Work Experience Three years of progressively responsible experience in a lab performing echocardiography imaging. Pediatric or fetal echocardiography experience.

Licenses & Certifications Registered in Pediatric Echocardiography () issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Or Fetal Echocardiography ( or ) issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Basic Life Support/CPR.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Ability to perform either pediatric or fetal echocardiogram. Ability to perform transesophageal echocardiography examinations. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease. Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping. Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing…