Certified Cardio Sonographer

Certified Cardio Sonographer Compensation: $45.00 – $48.50 per hour (Up to $50.00/hr for highly experienced candidates) + Full Benefits Package Job Type: Full-Time | Day Shift Travel: 100% Local Market Float (Providing coverage across 6 designated Chicago area centers) Location: Chicago Metro Area, IL

We have partnered closely with a rapidly expanding, innovative healthcare organization that is truly changing lives every day - for both their patients and their team members. They do things differently than most primary care groups, building an entrepreneurial, high-energy, and compassionate environment. If you possess an exceptional work ethic, clinical ambition, and a warm nature that inspires others, you will thrive within this team. We are seeking a versatile, certified Cardiac Sonographer for a high-impact Market Float position. In this role, you will play a critical part in patient care by rotating across six primary care centers in the greater Chicago area, utilizing sophisticated high-frequency ultrasound equipment to record cardiac images and support accurate patient diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced echocardiography and diagnostic cardiac procedures using proper ultrasound techniques, producing clean images utilizing two-dimensional imaging, spectral, and color flow Doppler.
• Select the proper transducer and calibrate equipment controls dynamically based on the subject organ(s) to be examined, depth of field, and specific test parameters.
• Explain ultrasound procedures clearly to senior patients and their families, obtain formal consent when needed, and address clinical concerns to ensure a comfortable experience. Assist with patient transport to and from the exam room.
• Input test data and patient information into the computerized documentation system. Generate detailed preliminary reports of findings for the reading physician, ensuring STAT findings are communicated immediately per clinical protocols.
• Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided biopsies and/or invasive clinical procedures as required.
• Maintain and monitor equipment once a month according to manufacturer instructions. Actively influence and help create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for internal ultrasound best practices.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school in Ultrasound Technology required. A Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.
• Must possess at least one of the following active certifications:
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• (Note: RCS credentials will also be considered for echocardiograms).
• A minimum of one (1) year of dedicated, post-grad Cardiac Sonographer work experience is strictly required. 2+ years of experience is highly preferred.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment).
• Absolute willingness and reliable means of transportation to float daily between the 6 designated Chicago area centers.
• Ability to perform physical work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and safely lifting patients and/or clinical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong critical thinking skills, decisive clinical judgment, and the ability to work seamlessly with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-recognized paid holidays.
• Robust retirement plan with an employer match program.
• Strong, supportive clinical infrastructure with a highly collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Dedicated professional development support and continuous learning pathways.

Salary: The posted range represents the base hourly rate. The actual hourly rate will be determined by the candidate's exact credentials, certifications, and depth of post-grad clinical experience. If you're excited about the potential of this role, we’d love to hear from you!