DE - Cardiac Sonographer - Willmington

***THIS POSITION OFFERS A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS available for eligible candidates*** 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 Full-Time Cardiac Sonographer who will utilize our core values of Love & Excellence to provide the highest level of care to our patients. Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts, day/evening. 10:00a.m to 6:30p.m. Holiday and Call rotation will be needed, as well as flexibility with weekend rotation coverage. Shift is primarily at Wilmington Outpatient and occasional coverage at Newark may be requested. 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 a medical diagnostic ultrasound program or other allied health profession or possess equivalent training. New graduates: Registry-eligible and must sit for registry and become RDCS/RCS within first year of employment or within first year of eligibility. Pass the registry exam from either the ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS). CPR certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Registered or registry-eligible (pass within one year of employment) in cardiac sonography. Be able to pass Christiana Care s pre-employment physical exam. Christiana Care offers: Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits 403 (b) with an employer match Generous Paid Time Off This position pays $41.97 to $57.71 per hour based on experience. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Shift: Day/Evening, Full Time, 10a-630p

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: Echo Technologist

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