Cardiac Sonographer

Swedishamerican Rockford , IL 61101

Posted 2 months ago

$10,000 sign on bonus available! # We offer our Cardiac Sonographers: ##Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

####Thriving team culture fostering collaboration and support


Manageable daily case load averaging 7 patients/day # Personalized health coaching for optimal well-being # Fitness instruction to enhance physical vitality # Tuition reimbursement for career advancement (ask about our fully funded programs) # Eligibility for participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program # Exclusive access to company-sponsored echocardiogram conferences


####Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development


Enhanced ergonomic support tailored for Cardiac Sonographers:


Includes regular wellness sessions for holistic well-being.


POSITION SUMMARY:


Performs echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms (exercise # dobutamine), pediatric echocardiograms, and all other tests as necessary. Able to administer contrast for echocardiogram. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduate of an accredited sonographer training program preferred.# Previous cardiac sonography experience preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Must obtain registration as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer within one year of hire through either the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).# BLS required. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Familiarity with anatomy of the heart, hemodynamics of the arterial blood flow, color flow physiology, Doppler principles and congenital defects of the heart in adults and children.# Knowledge of cardiac rhythms. Good interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


Performs complete diagnostic echocardiograms, assists physicians in Transesophageal echocardiograms, intra-cardiac echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.# Assesses recordings for quality and provides clinical input to the reading cardiologist. Recognizes abnormal EKG patterns and alerts physicians and appropriate staff as needed. Clearly and accurately records patient information into appropriate records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.# Utilizes computer to retrieve patient testing and other appropriate data and information. Monitors patient during tests and performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts. Maintains equipment and supplies in good working order and notifies supervisor/manager of necessary repairs. Performs basic life support or other emergency procedures in the event of a cardiopulmonary arrest. Performs and maintains competency in cleaning and high-level disinfection (HLD) of TEE probes. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.#Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.# EOE, including disability/veterans. #LI-ES1#

$10,000 sign on bonus available!

We offer our Cardiac Sonographers:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

  • Thriving team culture fostering collaboration and support

  • Manageable daily case load averaging 7 patients/day

  • Personalized health coaching for optimal well-being

  • Fitness instruction to enhance physical vitality

  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement (ask about our fully funded programs)

  • Eligibility for participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Exclusive access to company-sponsored echocardiogram conferences

  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

  • Enhanced ergonomic support tailored for Cardiac Sonographers: Includes regular wellness sessions for holistic well-being.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms (exercise & dobutamine), pediatric echocardiograms, and all other tests as necessary. Able to administer contrast for echocardiogram.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduate of an accredited sonographer training program preferred. Previous cardiac sonography experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Must obtain registration as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer within one year of hire through either the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). BLS required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Familiarity with anatomy of the heart, hemodynamics of the arterial blood flow, color flow physiology, Doppler principles and congenital defects of the heart in adults and children. Knowledge of cardiac rhythms. Good interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs complete diagnostic echocardiograms, assists physicians in Transesophageal echocardiograms, intra-cardiac echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms. Assesses recordings for quality and provides clinical input to the reading cardiologist.

  • Recognizes abnormal EKG patterns and alerts physicians and appropriate staff as needed.

  • Clearly and accurately records patient information into appropriate records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Utilizes computer to retrieve patient testing and other appropriate data and information.

  • Monitors patient during tests and performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

  • Maintains equipment and supplies in good working order and notifies supervisor/manager of necessary repairs.

  • Performs basic life support or other emergency procedures in the event of a cardiopulmonary arrest.

  • Performs and maintains competency in cleaning and high-level disinfection (HLD) of TEE probes.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

#LI-ES1


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