Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Huntley, Illinois
The Echo Tech II performs inpatient and outpatient echocardiography procedures, including 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler studies on adult patients. They also assist with stress and transesophageal echocardiography while maintaining accurate documentation and patient safety standards.
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Full-time (40 hours/week) Four 10-hour shifts Weekend rotation (approximately every two months) Participation in an on-call rotation; must report within 30 minutes when on-call Required to work approximately 1-2 holidays a year The Echo Tech 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. The registered echocardiography technician performs inpatient and outpatient echocardiography procedures as ordered by a physician. These echo procedures include: 2-D, M-Mode echocardiography and pulsed, continuous wave, color and tissue doppler procedures on the adult patient population. Assists with stress echocardiography and transesophageal echo procedures. In addition, assists with other clinical tests such as EKG and exercise stress testing as requested. All functions of this role shall be performed within the guidelines of the department and hospital policies. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently. Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time. Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement. Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide. Demonstrates familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Internet Explorer. Demonstrates familiarity with digital lab organization. Performs adult 2-D, M-Mode, pulsed, continuous and color doppler echocardiograms per policy and procedure. Provides timely call coverage per department standard per policy and procedure. Performs adult stress echo per policy and procedure. Performs adult transesophogeal echo per policy and procedure. Demonstrates the ability to state rationale for imaging decisions based on critical thinking. Explains procedure to patient. Documents routine and exceptional information relevant to testing. Archives and retrieves study images. Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Maintains competency in echo contrast (determine the need for contrast, review for contraindications or side effects, and proficiently meets competency in the administration of contrast agents). Communicates clinical information accurately and effectively. Reviews physician orders and performs procedures accordingly. Assures all work is completed in Syngo and EPIC. Checks images with cardiologist as needed. Participates in Lab ICAEL accreditation activities. Precepts sonographer interns. Participates in continuing education opportunities. Completes all required and mandatory learning on time Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements: Education: Associate’s degree with one-year relevant experience Graduate from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program Certification: BLS Certified Active ARDMS or CCI Echo registry status Experience: 1 year of experience Hospital based Doppler echocardiography, transesophogeal and transesophogael echocardiography experience Must demonstrate imaging skills Computer application aptitude Preferred: Ability to speak Spanish 3 years of experience Experience in telemedicine transmissions Current RDCS (adult echocardiography) credential
Essential Responsibilities Perform comprehensive thoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in accordance with ASE and IAC standards Perform and assist with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) Perform exercise stress echocardiograms and dobutamine stress echocardiograms Acquire and optimize 3D echocardiographic imaging when clinically indicated Perform pediatric echocardiograms with accuracy and attention to age-specific imaging requirements Produce high-quality diagnostic images and complete accurate documentation Recognize abnormal findings and communicate urgent results appropriately 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 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.
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 (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.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Minimum : $44.69
Maximum: $62.57 Compensation: USD 44.69 - USD 62.57 - hourly
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program and possess active ARDMS or CCI Echo registry status. At least one year of relevant hospital-based experience in Doppler and transesophageal echocardiography is required.
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