About the Role

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer I to perform transthoracic and stress echocardiographic examinations within the Echo Department. This role involves patient preparation, image acquisition, and quantitative measurements under supervision to support diagnostic accuracy and clinical research.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound Transthoracic echo Stress echo Echocardiographic imaging CW Doppler ISCV digital archiving Patient preparation Quantitative measurements Contrast administration BLS certification ARDMS certification CCI certification Anatomy knowledge Pathological condition assessment Data interpretation Computer literacy

Full job details

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Sonographer I in the Echo Department at our Orland Park location.

The Cardiac Sonographer I prepares 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:

Prepare patients for cardiac ultrasound examinations. Performs complete cardiac ultrasound examinations and stress testing. Uses ISCV digital archiving system for measurements.
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
Actively participates in process improvement activities
Involved in research and publications to be at the cutting edge of the field
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High School Graduate or equivalent
Accreditation with ARDMS or CCI. Passed boards.
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.
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 echocardiographic 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 in order to work with applicable software.
Demonstrates responsibility for checking orders and obtaining orders for testing.

Position Details:

Job Type/FTE: Full Time, 1.00FTE
Shift: Days
Work Location: Onsite
Unit/Department: Echo
CBA Code: Non-Union