Cardiac Sonographer - Full Time 40 hour Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Mchenry, IL

2d•$40 - $54

About The Position

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.

Requirements

1 year of experience
Hospital based Doppler echocardiography, transesophogeal and transesophogael echocardiography experience
Must demonstrate imaging skills
Associate’s degree with one-year relevant experience
Active ARDMS or CCI Echo registry status
Graduate from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program
Computer application aptitude
BLS Certified
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

Ability to speak Spanish
3 years of experience
Experience in telemedicine transmissions

Responsibilities

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