e a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Sonographer I in the ECHO Adult Department. No Call Requirements No Holiday Requirements Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000 The Cardiac Sonographer I p repares patients for Transthoracic echo and Stress Echo procedures, reviewing indications, comparing previous studies to accurately answer all questions by referring physician. Performs all aspects of echocardiographic imaging under the direct supervision of a Cardiac Sonographer II or III and under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Laboratory.
Essential Job Functions Preparing patients for Transthoracic echo reviewing indications, comparing previous studies to accurately answer all questions by referring physician, and communicates with patients, customers, and staff in a respectful and compassionate manner. UtilizesISCV data archiving system and Electronic Medical Records system to record, charge and report procedures. Actively participates in process improvement activities. Involved in research and publications to be at the cutting edge of the field. Performs other duties assigned. Required Qualifications High School Graduate or equivalent. BLS certification 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. From 1 to 5 years' experience required in ultrasound procedures equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy and pathological conditions of the heart, valves, pericardium, and blood vessels. Independently perform a complete transthoracic examination with appropriate use of contrast when necessary. Computer literate in order to work with applicable software. Perform quantitative echocardiographic measurements for reporting. Demonstrates responsibility for checking orders and obtaining orders for testing. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. RDCS (ARDMS). RCS (CCI). Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-Time/FTE 1.00 Shift: Days
Unit/Department: Echo-CCD CBA Code: Non-Union No Visa Sponsorship Available Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire. We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. ________ Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront. University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: The University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
