Cardiac Sonographer Full-Time

Cardiac Sonographer Full-Time

On-Call required, every fourth weekend. Response time: Report to the hospital within 45 minutes.

Performs Echocardiography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. The technologist may be involved with patients of the physician in any medical setting for which the physician is responsible. It is a requirement of the position that call be taken as assigned, including evening, weekends and holiday call. This position may include rotation of weekend coverage.

The Cardiac Sonographer provides care that is consistent with the following: The ARDMS Ultrasound Practice Standards, The Patient's Bill of Rights, The ARDMS Code of Ethics, The Policies and Procedures set forth by Kishwaukee Community Hospital.

Responsibilities

A) Organizational Standards of Performance: Employee is responsible for meeting the Living Our ValuesValues & Standards of Behavior Guidelines.

B) Job Standards:

• Technical Duties Operates the ultrasound equipment with an in-depth knowledge of the machine and a capability of selecting the proper transducer frequency for performance of the examination.
• Patient Duties Maintains a safe, positive, and professional atmosphere for patient demonstrating interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with patients of various age and developmental levels who may be under physical or emotional stress.
• Clerical Duties Performs a variety of related clerical tasks as necessary.
• General/Personal Duties Prepares exam room, equipment accessories, and materials as needed for various procedures.
• Performance Improvement

Marginal Functions/Responsibilities:

• May be asked to help train new staff.
• Takes advantage of opportunities for continuing education as provided by health system.
• May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedure not routinely performed following orientation to that equipment or procedure.
• Desire for furthering one's education in the various specialties directly related to ultrasound.

Qualifications

Required

• Completion of ARDMS accredited program specializing in Cardiovascular Ultrasound
• Experience is necessary in the following areas: Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography; Adult Stress Echos; TEE's
• ARDMS (RDCS) Registration or eligible and/or an appropriate credential in echocardiography
• CCI (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer) within 9 months of employment.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to understand instructions, medical terminology, and concepts
• Communication skills in order to talk with a patient, family, or hospital staff
• Ability to use proper body mechanics in lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in time of need and emergency situations
• Commitment to the maintenance of positive and effective working relationships with all hospital personnel
• Knowledge of abuse/neglect
• Knowledge of normal characteristics of growth and development through the life span

Preferred

• 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL SETTING

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.