Cardiac Sonographer

Emh Main Hospital Elmhurstmid

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Hourly Pay Range:$33.35 - $51.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

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OtherCardiac Sonographer

$33.35 - $51.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

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Position: Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Full Time, 40 hours per week

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Education:
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  High School Diploma or GED

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Certifications:
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  Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Echo School Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within twelve months of position start date.
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  Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross

Under general supervision, obtains two-dimensional ultrasonic images of the heart including 2D echocardiograms, 2D Doppler echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms and assists physicians in conducting transesophageal echocardiograms. In doing so, obtains pertinent patient data for interpretation by a board certified cardiologist, explains purpose and duration of testing to the patient in order to allay fears, and provides excellent customer service. Obtains ultrasonic images from patients with complex health issues, and precepts students from the Echocardiography School.