Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Days - Sign-On Bonus Offered

Overview At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach helps set NM apart as a leader in healthcare. As part of the team, you will contribute within the Northwestern Medicine system with a focus on quality patient care. Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus of $15,000*. Job Description The Cardiac Sonographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Cardiac Sonographer functions as an echocardiography technologist under the administrative direction of the Resource Coordinator of Cardiac Graphics. The sonographer is responsible for learning all the commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department and developing consistent proficiency in performing these procedures, including M-mode, two-dimensional, planar Doppler blood flow studies, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress tests, 3D echocardiography, and the techniques required to calculate measurements of chamber size and value area. Responsibilities Learns and applies echocardiography techniques to competently perform all commonly applied procedures according to protocols established by cardiologists, developing proficiency in performing these procedures. Ensures procedures are performed within designated time frames to maintain the daily schedule and minimize patient waiting times, cancellations, and/or reschedules. Coordinates communications between referring physicians, departmental physicians and staff, nursing units and hospital staff to facilitate smooth patient and staff flow, inpatient transportation, scheduling, supply replenishment, equipment repair, and problem-solving. Gains knowledge of laboratory protocol, measuring heart chamber size and wall thickness, scanning techniques, preliminary interpretation of M-mode, two-dimensional, planar Doppler flow studies, 3D echo, and Stress Echoes. Qualifications Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer Preferred: CPR – Advanced Cardiac Life Support CPR – Basic Life Support Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences Minimum of two years performing Echocardiography Exams 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr