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Cardiac Sonographer - Echo
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Advocate Health Care
This range is provided by Advocate Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $34.90/hr - $52.35/hr
$5,000 sign-on bonus!
Position Requirements
Education Required: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Cardiovascular Technology.
Experience Required: No experience required. Completion and certification from an AMA approved program in Cardiovascular technology, which includes echocardiography if acceptable credential not already obtained.
Previous experience performing cardiovascular ultrasound procedures (which may include completion of an echocardiography internship with a minimum of 400 hours).
Ability to perform echocardiographic services and procedures in various modalities (site specific).
May be hired within 90 days prior to completion of an Echocardiography program if internship hours are completed.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge and ability to apply ultrasonic principles and instrumentation and Doppler echocardiographic technique.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints.
Acceptance of call coverage assignments if applicable.
Works well with ancillary departments (stress lab, EF, surgery, nursing floors, etc.).
Participates in professional development and contribution to a CQI atmosphere.
Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 1 year.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when the patient is unable to assist, patient handling equipment is to be used with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Incumbent may be exposed to blood/body fluids or isolation precautions.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Purpose Performs optimal quality echocardiographic studies on adult patients with known or suspected cardiac anomalies. These studies may include the following modalities: M-mode, 2-Dimensional Echocardiography, Color Doppler, Transesophageal Echocardiography (including intraoperative TEE), Exercise Stress Echocardiography, Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography, and Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography.
Accountabilities
Responsible for obtaining and recording accurate, high quality echocardiographic scans of the heart for the purpose of identifying the presence or absence of cardiac abnormalities.
Calculation of accurate measurements of cardiac structures, utilizing both online and offline analysis systems, during the various testing modalities ordered by the physician.
Proficiency in the operation of the ultrasound equipment (i.e., proper transducer selection, pre and post-processing settings, 2D and Doppler gain settings).
Communicates with the Cardiologist on echocardiographic studies discussing any questions regarding each patient study as required.
Ability to recognize acquired cardiac malformations and provide the appropriate echocardiographic interpretation.
Seniorities
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type: Full-time
Job function
Job function: Other
Industries
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
We’re keeping job search simple. This listing is for the Cardiac Sonographer - Echo role with Advocate Health Care.
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Cardiac Sonographer - Echo
role at
Advocate Health Care
This range is provided by Advocate Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $34.90/hr - $52.35/hr
$5,000 sign-on bonus!
Position Requirements
Education Required: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Cardiovascular Technology.
Experience Required: No experience required. Completion and certification from an AMA approved program in Cardiovascular technology, which includes echocardiography if acceptable credential not already obtained.
Previous experience performing cardiovascular ultrasound procedures (which may include completion of an echocardiography internship with a minimum of 400 hours).
Ability to perform echocardiographic services and procedures in various modalities (site specific).
May be hired within 90 days prior to completion of an Echocardiography program if internship hours are completed.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge and ability to apply ultrasonic principles and instrumentation and Doppler echocardiographic technique.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints.
Acceptance of call coverage assignments if applicable.
Works well with ancillary departments (stress lab, EF, surgery, nursing floors, etc.).
Participates in professional development and contribution to a CQI atmosphere.
Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 1 year.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when the patient is unable to assist, patient handling equipment is to be used with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Incumbent may be exposed to blood/body fluids or isolation precautions.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Purpose Performs optimal quality echocardiographic studies on adult patients with known or suspected cardiac anomalies. These studies may include the following modalities: M-mode, 2-Dimensional Echocardiography, Color Doppler, Transesophageal Echocardiography (including intraoperative TEE), Exercise Stress Echocardiography, Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography, and Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography.
Accountabilities
Responsible for obtaining and recording accurate, high quality echocardiographic scans of the heart for the purpose of identifying the presence or absence of cardiac abnormalities.
Calculation of accurate measurements of cardiac structures, utilizing both online and offline analysis systems, during the various testing modalities ordered by the physician.
Proficiency in the operation of the ultrasound equipment (i.e., proper transducer selection, pre and post-processing settings, 2D and Doppler gain settings).
Communicates with the Cardiologist on echocardiographic studies discussing any questions regarding each patient study as required.
Ability to recognize acquired cardiac malformations and provide the appropriate echocardiographic interpretation.
Seniorities
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type: Full-time
Job function
Job function: Other
Industries
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
We’re keeping job search simple. This listing is for the Cardiac Sonographer - Echo role with Advocate Health Care.
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