Cardiac Sonographer - Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing (Bronzeville Clinic), Full-Time, Days - Sign-On Bonus Offered

Job Description

The position qualifies for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Responsibilities

• Learns and applies echocardiograph techniques in order to competently perform all commonly applied procedures according to set protocols established by cardiologists.
• Develops proficiency in performing these procedures.
• Ensures procedures are performed within designated time frames in order to maintain the daily schedule without unnecessary patient waiting time, cancellations and/or reschedules.
• Captivates 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.
• Becomes 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, as well as 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.

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

We conduct 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.

Affirmative Action Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.