Echo cardiographer - cardiac diagnostics - part time (benefit eligible)

Job Details:

Job Location: University (LLC) - Champaign, IL

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: 2-Year Degree

Salary Range: $34.00 - $46.76 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Allied Health

Christie Clinic's department of Cardiology Diagnostics is seeking a part-time (24 hours/week) Echo Cardiographer with flexible hours from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University clinic. Duties include the independent operation of Sonographic equipment and the performance and communication of the results of diagnostic examinations, using Sonography.

Duties include:

• Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic Sonography examinations.
• Use cognitive Sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological and diagnostic information and images.
• Use independent judgment during the Sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Coordinate work schedule with department team lead and/or Coordinator and/or to assure workload coverage.
• Coordinate with office staff for adding on patients in an urgent manner and ensure the Cardiac Diagnostics Scheduler is aware for insurance prior authorization.
• Confirm the reading of Echocardiograms their delivery to EMR in a timely manner.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographer's care.
• Assist with the daily operations of the Sonographic laboratory.
• Maintain a daily log of patients that have been seen and complete billing forms.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment, work area and adequate supplies.
• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
• Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals and referral or commercial agencies.
• Start IV’s for injections of contrast as necessary.
• Assist with appointment scheduling/rescheduling as needed.
• Assist with other Cardiac Diagnostic testing as needed and as appropriate for scope of practice/training.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

• 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).
• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate or Certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate.
• CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Typical Physical Demands:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

Typical Working Conditions:

Work is performed in clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable illnesses, toxic substances and bodily fluids. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

Pay and Benefits:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance