Cardiac Sonographer II Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

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

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.