Cardiac Sonographer II

1w1 week ago

Advocate Aurora Health

US · Full-time · $70,000 – $106,000

About this role

Cardiac Sonographer II performs routine and emergency echocardiograms in the Cardiology Nuclear Stress department at Davie Medical Center. This full-time role spans 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday from 8A to 5P. It qualifies for a $15,000 sign-on bonus and up to $5,000 relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Demonstrates proficiency in 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms per physician requests and protocols. Records quality information during imaging procedures. Explains procedures and possible side effects to patients or family members.

Provides echocardiography services at necessary locations, including portables, with variable shifts, weekends, and emergent call coverage as scheduled. Operates equipment and ancillary devices for optimal diagnostic recordings. Analyzes patient medical records to obtain symptom history for procedures.

Maintains equipment through routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs, reporting malfunctions to the echo lab manager. Prepares preliminary reports for cardiologist review and participates in quality improvement activities. Evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy.

Grow professionally with day 1 health coverage options, up to 25 days PTO accrual, parental leave benefits, employer-paid retirement contributions, and education reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for graduate degrees.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Radiologic Technology, AMA approved ultrasound course, or CMA accredited program in Diagnostic ultrasound
Associate's degree preferred
One year experience with patients preferred
Valid Sonography credential registration (RDMS, RDCS) through ARDMS or RCS through CCI preferred
Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within two years of hire
Current BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency echocardiograms including 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram as requested
Record quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols
Explain procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members
Provide echocardiography service at all necessary locations, portables, working variable shifts, weekends, and emergent call coverage
Operate equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and obtain optimal diagnostic recordings
Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs
Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report equipment malfunctions to echo lab manager
Analyze patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and perform diagnostic procedures

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
Up to $5,000 relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Day 1 health coverage with copay or HSA-eligible options
Generous PTO accrual up to 25 days per year
Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks paid parental leave
Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
Education reimbursement up to $2,500 per year for bachelor's degree and $5,000 for graduate degree