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NorthShore University HealthSystem

Cardiac Sonographer - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Position Highlights

Sign On Bonus: 1+ year experience $10,000; New Grad $7,500

Position: Cardiac Sonographer - Days

Location: Swedish Hospital, Chicago

Full Time - 40 hours/week

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm, Rotating Weekend & Holidays

Required Travel: No

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.

What you will need:

Associates in Applied Science degree is required. Course work or curriculum of previous experience should include: ultrasounds physics, anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, cardiovascular pathophysiology, cardiovascular hemodynamic principles, cardiac history-taking, key aspects of cardiorespiratory physical diagnosis.

At least 6 months in 2-D and M-Mode echocardiography, preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification required.

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) license through either ARDMS as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 2 years of start date.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY To perform echocardiography to evaluate heart motion and heart disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews all requests for echocardiography procedures, consults with Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab, and schedules patients.

Performs echocardiographic procedures as requested, which include at minimum 2-D M-Mode, Doppler/Color Flow and Dobutamine Stress Echo. Expedites completion of each procedure, and ensures that an exam worksheet is completed accurately and given to the interpreting physician.

Any other function assigned by Manager, Cardiology Services or Lead Cardiac Sonographer.

EOE: Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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