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- Assist in training hospital residents, fellows, students and technologists from other institutions as directed.
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- Participates in Echo Lab maintenance rotation as assigned.
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- Notify appropriate personnel when equipment needs servicing or is damaged.
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Pediatric Sonographer - Chicago, United States - Rush University
Description
Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Pediatric Cardiology
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr.
Summary:
Must be able to independently perform echocardiographic procedures of common congenital heart diseases according to standards set by the Echocardiography Laboratory and obtain accurate data with minimal supervision. This individual must have an excellent understanding of physiology and anatomy with some knowledge of pathology as it pertains to the heart. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Two years of college or 10 years of experience required.
• RDMS or RDCS certification in adult or pediatric cardiology.
• CPR Certification.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology and pathology as related to heart and fetal circulation.
• Above average ability to independently handle multiple priorities and stressful deadline-oriented situations.
• Above average ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations/environment and assess and solve problems.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Associate's degree in cardiac technology or equivalent.
• Registry in pediatric and fetal echocardiography.
• Candidate with demonstrated pediatric echo experience.
• Candidate with experience in fetal echocardiography.
• Four years of experience in echocardiography to enable independent call capacity within two years of employment.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to move a portable 550 pound machine throughout the hospital.
• LEVEL 1
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• Adult Cardiology
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• LEVEL 2
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• Adult & Pediatric Cardiology
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• LEVEL 3
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• Adult, Pediatric, & Fetal Cardiology
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• Supervisor
• All 3 Certifications
• Seasoned professional that has experience in various radiology/diagnostic areas
• Ability to act as lead and mentor others
• Leads members of sonography team on a day to day basis
• Provides support to Clinic Director for staff scheduling, clinic workflow, etc
• Directly supervises staff and is responsible for performance evaluations, volume management, process improvement, and assist with programmatic growth
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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 Pediatric Sonographer
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 9088
