Cardiac Sonographer II-Part Time Days

This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, including a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Performs all modalities of adult echocardiography including: transthoracic (2D) imaging, echo imaging with bubble study, pharmacologic echo, trans esophageal echo, and treadmill stress-echo.
• Competent performing studies utilizing echo contrast.
• Competent evaluating study images as acquired and able to adapt image acquisition to obtain optimal quality study per ICAEL standards.
• Performs pediatric echocardiograms and transmits for review by pediatric cardiology.
• Integrates patient history, medical record documentation, and lab results to adapt sonographic exam as necessary.
• Evaluates, synthesizes, and communicates preliminary findings to cardiologist and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Performs all measurements and calculations necessary for each exam per ICAEL recommendations.
• Completes appropriate documentation and charging for each exam.
• Conducts laboratory duties as delegated by department director, manager, or senior technician.
• Assists cardiologist with probe positioning/support during trans esophageal echo procedures.
• Able to operate cardiology PACS system for transmission, report management, and study access.
• Participates in preparation for required quarterly echo-lab quality assurance/process improvement sessions.
• Maintains records for daily operations and assists in maintenance of documentation related to ICAEL certification/re-certification.
• Properly cares for cleaning and maintenance of TEE probe post exam.
• Coordinates scheduling of echo procedures at main hospital and Grayslake campus.
• Acts as resource SME in development of policy/protocol related to cardiac sonography.
• Orders and maintains adequate supplies.
• Educates patients and staff regarding all aspects of echocardiography.

Requirements

• Graduate of formal Diagnostic Echo Tech Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Associate's degree from a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program from accredited college.
• Certification: ARDMS or CCI (Exception: New Cardiac Sonographer graduate will have 1 year from hire date to obtain ARDMS or CCI).
• BLS through American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 2 or more years of experience as a dedicated cardiac sonographer.
• Experience at an academic medical center.
• Involvement with the ASE/ARDMS/CCI.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Experience maintaining documentation and preparing ICAEL submission for echo-lab accreditation.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits.