Cardiac Sonographer Cardiac Testing Full Time Days
About The Position
The Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) performs highly technical cardiology diagnostic procedures under general supervision. The role performs echocardiography with Doppler studies, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography; instructs, prepares, and monitors patients during testing; and documents patient heart rhythms and echocardiographic images. The position requires work at both NM Palos Hospital and Tinley Park Outpatient Cardiac Testing, with an on-call rotation based on hospital requirements. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with every fourth Saturday rotating and Sunday hours of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This is a 40-hour-per-week, 1.0 FTE day position. The hourly salary range is $41.20–$55.62. The Echo Tech reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role also contributes to a positive team climate and maintains the knowledge and skills needed to perform assigned responsibilities, as assessed through ongoing performance appraisals.
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 under general supervision and to instruct, prepare, and monitor patients during testing procedures.
- Ability to work at both NM Palos Hospital and Tinley Park Outpatient Cardiac Testing.
- Availability for the stated schedule, rotating Saturday and Sunday coverage, and hospital-required on-call rotation.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of Echo Tech work experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform echocardiography with Doppler studies, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography procedures.
- Instruct and prepare patients for diagnostic procedures and monitor them during testing.
- Accurately document patient heart rhythms 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 from 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 availability and reliability for scheduled work, including attendance and punctuality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Contribute to a positive work climate and support the department’s overall team effort.
- Maintain 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.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
- 401(k) matching.
- Lifecycle benefits.
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
