Description
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.
Qualifications
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 Requirement:
- 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
Equal Opportunity
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.
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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: 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.
