Cardiac Sonographer
ChristianaCare
Wilmington, DE
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Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

ChristianaCare, is looking for a Part-Time Cardiac Sonographer who will utilize our core values of Love & Excellence to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) procedures at the request of physicians to assist in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Assist with the clinical training of students and Cardiology Fellows associated with the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Lab.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Documents patient’s clinical history and technologist impressions of the images obtained on exam request forms.
• Assists the cardiologist with obtaining images and equipment operation during transesophageal echocardiography.
• Assists in the instruction of cardiac ultrasound students and Cardiology Fellows during their practice performance at Christiana Care.
• Rotates on on-call schedule covering off hours and weekend rotation.
• Performs pediatric echocardiography, if experienced.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved program in ultrasound or other allied health profession or possess equivalent training.
• Registry-eligible and must sit for registry and become RDCS/RCS within the first year of employment.
• Pass the registry exam from either the ARDMS or RDCS.
• CPR certification.
• IV experience with saline contrast and Definity contrast.
• Experience in Transesophageal echo, stress echo, dobutamine stress echo and adult echo.

Schedule:

• 65 hours over two weeks
• Holiday and Call rotation will be needed, as well as flexibility with weekend rotation coverage. Shift is primarily at Christiana Hospital, occasional coverage at Wilmington Hospital may be asked.

Christiana Care offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
• 403 (b) with an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off