Cardiac Sonographer Echo Tech-Cardiac Testing Full-time Days

The salary range for this position is $40.78 - $55.05 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

Under general supervision, produces images and/or diagnostic tests of designated anatomical areas as requested in order to provide the Radiologists /Cardiologist with diagnostic information.

Responsibilities:

1. Review procedure requisitions for appropriateness, document order completion in Hospital Information System.
2. Document pertinent patient information according to department policies.  Includes procedure specific forms and history assessment.
3. Provide explanation of procedure, discharge information, and expectations of test completion and availability of results.
4. Operate imaging equipment according to established procedures, (Ultrasound units and non-invasive physiologic units.)
5. Prepare images for interpretation by completing required printing and post processing protocols for appropriate archive retention.
6. Utilize appropriate immobilization and safety techniques to protect patients from safety risks.
7. Meet the individual physical and mental needs of patients during procedures including comfort, privacy, confidentiality and timely communication.
8. Perform equipment calibrations and quality control testing.
9. Maintain work area and equipment by proper use, routine cleaning, and ensuring there are adequate supplies.
10. Maintain skills and knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age and ability of each patient.
11. Assist patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a friendly, cooperative manner.
12. Follow infection control procedures at all times.
13. Follow hospital policies for safety.  Complies with specific department responsibilities during fire drills or alarms.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned.
15. Perform daily inspection of disinfection system in accordance with department policy.
16. Responsible for prompt reporting of any malfunction of equipment to supervisors.

Qualifications

Required:

Certification:

• Must be registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Echo and a registered RVT.

Equal Opportunity

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.