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Cardiac Sonographer II-Concierge Medicine Part Time Days
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Cardiac Sonographer II-Concierge Medicine Part Time Days
The Cardiac Sonographer II performs various echocardiography modalities and evaluates study images to ensure optimal quality. They also communicate preliminary findings to cardiologists and assist with procedural support.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have ARDMS or CCI certification and a graduate degree from an accredited Diagnostic Echo Tech Program. Preferred qualifications include 2 or more years of experience and involvement with relevant professional organizations.
Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?Job Description**This is a part time position at 32 hours per week located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.
The role supports both Concierge Medicine as well as the hospital. **The Cardiac Sonographer II 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 all other regulatory and accreditation standards.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.
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Matching
Loan Forgiveness
Lifecycle Benefits
QualificationsRequired:ARDMS or CCI (Exception: New Cardiac Sonographer graduate will have 1 year from hire date to obtain ARDMS or CCI)BLS through American Heart AssociationGraduate 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 collegePreferred:2 or more years of experience as a dedicated cardiac sonographerExperience at an academic medical centerInvolved with the ASE/ ARDMS /CCIBachelor of Science and degree in Diagnostic Medical SonographyExperience maintaining documentation and preparing ICAEL submission for echo-lab accreditationAdditional InformationNorthwestern 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 CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts 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.Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
BenefitsWe 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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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 upon the job family.
