Cardiac Sonographer
Saint Anthony Hospital
Chicago, IL
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Cardiac Sonographer

Responsibilities: Perform all transthoracic ultrasound exams as requested by physicians and according to facility and department standards and practice. Requirements: Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)#in the specialty(ies): Adult Echocardiography (AE)# required and Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) preferred. Active CPR licensed (required) 2-3+ years of experience in Echocardgraphy (required) Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate. Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment. Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information. Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary. Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed. Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician. Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient#s needs. Ability to follow established departmental procedures. Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations. Ability to support unit activities, staff and perform other duties (e.i clerical work, place reminder calls) Ability to work rotating weekends and on call (if need be) Education: Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required. Associates#of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is desirable or comparable education in Echocardiography Responsibilities: Perform all transthoracic ultrasound exams as requested by physicians and according to facility and department standards and practice. Requirements: * Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in the specialty(ies): Adult Echocardiography (AE) required and Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) preferred. * Active CPR licensed (required) * 2-3+ years of experience in Echocardgraphy (required) * Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate. * Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment. * Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information. * Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary. * Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed. * Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician. * Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs. * Ability to follow established departmental procedures. * Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations. * Ability to support unit activities, staff and perform other duties (e.i clerical work, place reminder calls) * Ability to work rotating weekends and on call (if need be) Education: * Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required. * Associates of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is desirable or comparable education in Echocardiography