All About Ultrasound
Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Part-Time, Days ($5,000 Sign-
All About Ultrasound, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Part-Time, Days ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)
Posted 6 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
The salary range for this position is $42.68 - $59.75 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreement for union positions.
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 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 and performing all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department and developing consistent proficiency. These procedures include 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 valve area.
Responsibilities
Learn and apply echocardiographic techniques to competently perform all commonly applied procedures according to set protocols established by cardiologists, and develop proficiency in performing these procedures.
Ensure procedures are performed within designated time frames to maintain the daily schedule and minimize patient waiting time, cancellations, and reschedules.
Coordinate communications between referring physicians, departmental physicians and staff, nursing units and/or hospital staff to facilitate smooth patient and staff flow, inpatient transportation, scheduling, supply replenishment, equipment repair, and problem‑solving.
Become knowledgeable in 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 echocardiograms.
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
Physical Demands Requirement:
Lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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The salary range for this position is $42.68 - $59.75 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreement for union positions.
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 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 and performing all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department and developing consistent proficiency. These procedures include 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 valve area.
Responsibilities
Learn and apply echocardiographic techniques to competently perform all commonly applied procedures according to set protocols established by cardiologists, and develop proficiency in performing these procedures.
Ensure procedures are performed within designated time frames to maintain the daily schedule and minimize patient waiting time, cancellations, and reschedules.
Coordinate communications between referring physicians, departmental physicians and staff, nursing units and/or hospital staff to facilitate smooth patient and staff flow, inpatient transportation, scheduling, supply replenishment, equipment repair, and problem‑solving.
Become knowledgeable in 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 echocardiograms.
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
Physical Demands Requirement:
Lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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