at Rush University Medical Center in

Oak Park, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description Location:

Oak Park, Illinois Business Unit:

Rush Oak Park Hospital:

Rush Oak Park Hospital Department:

Diag Srvcs•

EKG Work Type:

Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)

Shift:

Shift 1

Work Schedule:

10 Hr (7:00 AM

• 5:30 PM)

Sign-on Bonus:

$5,000 Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range:

$41.44

• $67.

44 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Performs a variety of cardiac ultrasound examinations, including echocardiograms, stress echo's and TEEs in order to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical and pathological data for the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program and/or Certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic
• Registered in Echocardiography.
• Current CPR , American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• 3 years' experience
• Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all hospital personnel.
• Verbal and written skills necessary to facilitate communication with a variety of personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Proficient in Transthoracic Echocardiography and in three of the following areas of imaging or operational support: o Stress Echo o IR/OR Echocardiography o Clinical Instructor for Echocardiography Program under contracted Clinical Affiliation Agreement o Independent oversight and management of an ongoing operational duty

Physical Demands:

• Physical ability to do repetitive hand motion for scanning 80% of the work day.
• Visual requirements for computer work 80% of the work week.
• Full body mobility to assist patients to and from Echo room.

60% of the work day.

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs echocardiograms, stress echo's and TEEs, independently.
• Identifies each patient and reviews each patient's requisitions in Epic for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information.
• Records pertinent data i.e. medical history and preliminary findings for Cardiologists review in EPIC and MERGE
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Coordinates and assists in all activities performed in Cardiology department.
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change
• Maintains equipment and scan areas in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisor and cardiologists.
• Performs clerical and transporter responsibilities as needed.
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all departmental staff, hospital staff, patients, families and hospital visitors.
• Provides patient education to patient and/or family.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize patient care and set priorities to ensure the completion of work assignments.
• Ability to be on call for after hour studies as needed.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Cardiac Sonographer 4

Location US:

IL:

Oak Park Req

ID 28569

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