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

We are seeking candidates who are CCI or ARDMS certified.

Hours are: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with every 4th rotating Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

On-call rotation hospital requirements. 

Required to work at both NM Palos Hospital and Tinley Park Outpatient Cardiac Testing.

The  Echo Tech CARDIOLOGY 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment/Problem Identification
  • Perform echocardiography with Doppler studies, transesophageal echo, and stress echo procedures.
  • Instruct and prepare patients for diagnostic procedures.
  • Document patient heart rhythm and echocardiographic images accurately.
  • Maintain age-appropriate technical and assessment skills.
• Communication
  • Inform physicians/cardiologists regarding significant conditions that require immediate attention.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and staff in a friendly and cooperative manner.
  • Address patients’ physical and mental needs during procedures, ensuring comfort, privacy, confidentiality, and timely communication.
• Implementation/Intervention
  • Set up equipment for echocardiographic procedures.
  • Perform calculations and measurements from M-Mode and Doppler data.
  • Duplicate echo tapes or reports for physicians and outside hospitals when requested.
• Safety
  • Attend mandatory safety and educational in-services.
  • Follow hospital policies for safety and comply with department responsibilities during fire drills and emergency procedures.
  • Report equipment malfunctions to management and coordinate repair with Clinical Engineering or appropriate vendors.
• Administration
  • Maintain availability and reliability in scheduled work, tracking attendance and punctuality.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Guest Relations
  • Contribute to a positive work climate and support the overall team effort of the department.
  • Project a consistently professional image when interacting with patients, families, and external partners.
• Competency Validation
  • Maintain required knowledge and skills to perform assigned responsibilities at an acceptable level, as evaluated through ongoing performance appraisals.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School graduate/GED is required. 
• Completion of accredited Echo Tech program .
• Will work under general supervision performing highly technical cardiology diagnostic procedures, instructs, prepares and monitors patients during testing procedures.

Preferred:

• 1-2 years of Echo Tech working experience.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.