Echocardiographer - Full Time - Sign On Bonus

THIS POSITION OFFERS A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS available for eligible candidates*** 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. 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. 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. Must be a graduate of a medical diagnostic ultrasound program or other allied health profession or possess equivalent training. New graduates: Day shift ~ 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 ~Clinical (Non-Nursing)