Cardiac Sonographer Echo Tech-Cardiac Testing Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Tinley Park, IL

10d•$41 - $56

About The Position

The Echo Tech CARDIOLOGY performs highly technical cardiology diagnostic procedures under general supervision. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position requires work at both NM Palos Hospital and Tinley Park Outpatient Cardiac Testing, with an on-call rotation required by the hospital. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with every fourth Saturday rotating and Sunday hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) on the day shift. Compensation is $41.20 to $55.62 per hour.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Completion of an accredited Echo Tech program.
CCI or ARDMS certification.
Ability to perform highly technical cardiology diagnostic procedures and instruct, prepare, and monitor patients during testing.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of Echo Tech work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiography with Doppler studies, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echo procedures.
Instruct and prepare patients for diagnostic procedures and monitor them during testing.
Accurately document patient heart rhythm and echocardiographic images.
Maintain age-appropriate technical and assessment skills.
Inform physicians and cardiologists about significant conditions requiring immediate attention.
Communicate effectively and cooperatively with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and staff.
Address patients’ physical and mental needs during procedures while ensuring comfort, privacy, confidentiality, and timely communication.
Set up equipment for echocardiographic procedures.
Perform calculations and measurements using M-Mode and Doppler data.
Duplicate echo tapes or reports for physicians and outside hospitals when requested.
Attend mandatory safety and educational in-services.
Follow hospital safety policies and fulfill department responsibilities during fire drills and emergency procedures.
Report equipment malfunctions to management and coordinate repairs with Clinical Engineering or appropriate vendors.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality for scheduled work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Contribute to a positive work climate and support the department’s overall team effort.
Project a consistently professional image when interacting with patients, families, and external partners.
Maintain the knowledge and skills required to perform assigned responsibilities at an acceptable level, as evaluated through ongoing performance appraisals.