Position: Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Arlington Heights, with potential to float to Kildeer
Type: PRN
Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Responsibilities include:
- Performing non-invasive cardiac ultrasound procedures such as stress echos, dobutamine stress echos, transesophageal echos, and 2-D echoes with color flow and spectral Doppler, using stationary and portable ultrasound units.
- Explaining procedures to patients, assisting with patient positioning, and monitoring patient condition during tests.
- Ensuring proper equipment disinfection, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a clean, organized diagnostic area.
- Entering patient data, storing images, transmitting studies, and documenting all procedures accurately.
- Administering LV enhancement imaging when appropriate, including use of Image Enhancing Agents.
- Training and mentoring new technologists and interns, and sharing on-call responsibilities.
- Maintaining professional growth through continuing education and adhering to hospital policies and patient confidentiality standards.
Qualifications:
- Current registration as a Cardiac Sonographer/Echo RDCS or RCS, or eligible.
- Current CPR certification.
- Preferred experience with neonatal and pediatric cardiac imaging.