Cardiac Sonographer II, Pediatric Heart Station

Job Description

Be a part of a world‑class academic health‑care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Sonographer II in the Pediatric Heart Station Department at our Comer Children’s Hospital
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Under general direction, the Cardiac Sonographer II performs all aspects of echo cardiographic imaging for clinical and research purposes under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Laboratory.

• Prepare patients for cardiac ultrasound examinations. Perform complete cardiac ultrasound examinations and stress testing. Use ISCV digital archiving system for measurements.
• Perform examinations in adherence to the department objectives and policies.
• Communicate with patients and fellow employees in a professional and supportive manner.
• Help train Cardiac Sonographers at Level 1.
• Actively participate in process improvement activities.
• Involved in research and publications to be at the cutting edge of the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Accreditation with ARDMS or CCI. Passed boards.
• From 5 to 10 years of experience in ultrasound procedures equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy and pathological conditions of the heart, valves, pericardium, and blood vessels.
• BLS certification through The American Heart Association 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 echo cardiographic 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 to work with applicable software.
• Demonstrates responsibility for checking orders and obtaining orders for testing.
• Perform complete cardiac echocardiograms, stress testing, and assist with 2D transesophageal examinations.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full Time, 1.00 FTE.
• Shift: Days.
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite.
• Unit/Department:
  Pediatric Heart Station.
• CBA Code:
  Non-Union.

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.