Northwestern Medicine
Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Days - Sign On Bon
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Days - Sign On Bonus Offered
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits.
Sign‑on bonus:
This role qualifies for a $15,000 sign‑on bonus.
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 other regulatory and accreditation standards. The sonographer works under the administrative direction of the Resource Coordinator of Cardiac Graphics and is responsible for mastering all commonly performed echocardiography procedures, including M‑mode, two‑dimensional, planar Doppler blood flow studies, exercise and dobutamine stress tests, 3‑D echocardiography, and the techniques required to calculate measurements of chamber size and value area.
Responsibilities
Learns and applies echocardiograph techniques to competently perform all commonly applied procedures according to cardioresonant protocols.
Ensures procedures are performed within designated time frames to maintain the daily schedule without unnecessary patient waiting time, cancellations, 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.
Attains knowledge of laboratory protocol, measuring heart chamber size and wall thickness, scanning techniques, preliminary interpretation of M‑mode, two‑dimensional, planar Doppler flow studies, 3‑D 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
Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
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 offered a position, 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, following all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
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 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 on the job family.
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Sign‑on bonus:
This role qualifies for a $15,000 sign‑on bonus.
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 other regulatory and accreditation standards. The sonographer works under the administrative direction of the Resource Coordinator of Cardiac Graphics and is responsible for mastering all commonly performed echocardiography procedures, including M‑mode, two‑dimensional, planar Doppler blood flow studies, exercise and dobutamine stress tests, 3‑D echocardiography, and the techniques required to calculate measurements of chamber size and value area.
Responsibilities
Learns and applies echocardiograph techniques to competently perform all commonly applied procedures according to cardioresonant protocols.
Ensures procedures are performed within designated time frames to maintain the daily schedule without unnecessary patient waiting time, cancellations, 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.
Attains knowledge of laboratory protocol, measuring heart chamber size and wall thickness, scanning techniques, preliminary interpretation of M‑mode, two‑dimensional, planar Doppler flow studies, 3‑D 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
Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
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 offered a position, 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, following all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
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 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 on the job family.
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