Cardiac Sonographer I

Department: 36905 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Cardiovascular Diagnostics Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day/pm rotation. Weekend and holiday rotation weekend rotation (typically 2 weekends per month).

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities: Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures such as M-mode, 2-D, Doppler and Color Flow Doppler utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality results (for example, muscle wall thickness, diameter of chambers, volume of chambers, valve areas, blood flow velocity and direction). May assist physicians in the Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs by performing echocardiograph studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.

Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities and extends the scope of the examination appropriately. Prepares patients for procedures and obtains clinical history from the patient including cardiac related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram. Assists in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe. Communicates clinical findings to the appropriate staff.

Records statistics and performs daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education

Required: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Experience

Required: No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Knowledge and ability to apply complex…

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