Northwestern Medicine · 2 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer II-Casual Days
Lake Forest, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, focused on patient-first interactions. They are seeking a Cardiac Sonographer II to perform various echocardiography modalities, integrate patient information, and communicate findings to the cardiology team.
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Responsibilities
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
Performs all measurements and calculations necessary for each exam per ICAEL recommendations
Completes appropriate documentation and charging for each exam
Conducts laboratory duties as delegated by department director, manager, or senior technician
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
Properly cares for cleaning & maintenance of TEE probe post exam
Coordinates scheduling of echo procedures at main hospital and Grayslake campus
Acts as resource SME in development of policy/protocol related to cardiac sonography
Orders and maintains adequate supplies
Educates patients and staff regarding all aspects of echocardiography
Qualification
Required
ARDMS or CCI (Exception: New Cardiac Sonographer graduate will have 1 year from hire date to obtain ARDMS or CCI)
BLS through American Heart Association
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
Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred
2 or more years of experience as a dedicated cardiac sonographer
Experience at an academic medical center
Involved with the ASE/ ARDMS /CCI
Bachelor of Science and degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Experience maintaining documentation and preparing ICAEL submission for echo-lab accreditation
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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