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Registered Cardiac Songographer

Trinity Health

#CPR #Patient Care #Healthcare #Echocardiography #Medical Imaging #RDCS #Definity #Cardiac Sonographer #Transthoracic #Pediatric Cardiology

Quick overview

Perform advanced non-invasive echocardiographic imaging for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including specialized studies and contrast administration. Ensure accurate documentation, communicate critical findings to physicians, and maintain lab accreditation standards.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited ultrasound program and 3-5 years of experience in cardiac ultrasound. Mandatory certifications include CPR and RDCS.

associate degreebachelor degreeCustomer ServicePatient CareEquipment MaintenanceClinical DocumentationQuality ImprovementPatient History CollectionStress EchocardiographyContrast Agent AdministrationPediatric EchocardiographyAdult EchocardiographyTransthoracic ImagingNeonatal Echocardiography

Job description

Employment Type

Full time
Shift:
Description: Great opportunity for a Registered Cardiac Sonographer professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago! We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg! What You Will Do Perform advanced non-invasive echocardiographic imaging for adults, pediatrics, and neonates, including transthoracic, stress, and specialized studies. Administer contrast agents (Definity/Optison) per protocol. Obtain patient history, verify procedure appropriateness, and communicate critical findings to physicians. Complete accurate documentation and measurements for cardiologist interpretation. Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and maintain lab accreditation standards. Ensure efficient workflow, equipment maintenance, and compliance with safety/infection control. Deliver excellent patient care and customer service aligned with core values.
What
You
Will
Need
Education: Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred); graduate of an accredited ultrasound program with echocardiography focus.

Experience

3–5 years in cardiac ultrasound.

Certifications

CPR and RDCS required.

Skills

Proficiency in adult, pediatric, and neonatal echocardiography; ability to identify normal vs. pathological findings; strong communication and judgment.

Compensation

Salary Range

$31.62 - $50.79 Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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