Echo Cardiographer Part Time

Cardiac Sonographer-Part Time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. The Cardiac Sonographer II 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.

Performs all modalities of adult echocardiography including: transthoracic (2D) imaging, echo imaging with bubble study, pharmacologic echo, trans esophageal echo, and treadmill stress-echo. Competent performing studies utilizing echo contrast.

Competent evaluating study images as acquired & able to adapt image acquisition obtaining optimal quality study per ICAEL standards.

Performs pediatric echocardiograms and transmits for review by pediatric cardiology.

Integrates patient history, medical record documentation, & lab results to adapt sonographic exam as necessary.

Evaluates, synthesizes, and communicates preliminary findings to cardiologist and nursing staff as appropriate.

Assists cardiologist with probe positioning/support during trans esophageal echo procedures.

Able to operate cardiology PACS system for transmission, report management and study access.

Participates in preparation for required quarterly echo-lab quality assurance/process improvement sessions.

Maintains records for daily operations and assists in maintenance of documentation related to ICAEL certification/re-certification.

Coordinates scheduling of echo procedures at main hospital and Grayslake campus.

Acts as resource SME in development of policy/protocol related to cardiac sonography.

Educates patients and staff regarding all aspects of echocardiography.

ARDMS or CCI (Exception: New Cardiac Sonographer graduate will have 1 year from hire date to obtain ARDMS or CCI)

Graduate of formal Diagnostic Echo Tech Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Associate's degree from a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program from accredited college

2 or more years of experience as a dedicated cardiac sonographer

• Experience at an academic medical center
• Bachelor of Science and degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Experience maintaining documentation and preparing ICAEL submission for echo-lab accreditation

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.

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.

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. 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.

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