Cardiac Sonographer Cardiac Testing Full Time Days

About the Role

Under general supervision, produces images and/or diagnostic tests of designated anatomical areas as requested in order to provide Radiologists or Cardiologists with diagnostic information.

Responsibilities

• Review procedure requisitions for appropriateness and document order completion in the Hospital Information System.
• Document pertinent patient information according to department policies, including procedure-specific forms and history assessment.
• Provide explanation of procedure, discharge information, and expectations of test completion and availability of results.
• Operate imaging equipment (Ultrasound units and non-invasive physiologic units) according to established procedures.
• Prepare images for interpretation by completing required printing and post-processing protocols for appropriate archive retention.
• Utilize appropriate immobilization and safety techniques to protect patients from safety risks.
• Meet the individual physical and mental needs of patients during procedures, including comfort, privacy, confidentiality, and timely communication.
• Perform equipment calibrations and quality control testing.
• Maintain work area and equipment through proper use, routine cleaning, and ensuring adequate supplies.
• Maintain skills and knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age and ability of each patient.
• Assist patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a friendly, cooperative manner.
• Follow infection control procedures at all times.
• Follow hospital policies for safety and comply with specific department responsibilities during fire drills or alarms.
• Perform daily inspection of the disinfection system in accordance with department policy.
• Responsible for prompt reporting of any malfunction of equipment to supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or registry-eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Echo and a registered RVT.

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. Benefits include:

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits

For more details, visit our Benefits section.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.