Cardiac Sonographer | Full-Time | Newark Campus
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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. 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. Schedule: 80 hours over two weeks
Sunday-Thursday (2100-0600) 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
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