Cardiac Echo Tech (Full-Time) – Diagnostic Imaging

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Palos Park is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for Cardiac Testing. The role is full time days, requiring CCI or ARDMS certification and involves echocardiography, Doppler studies, and stress echo under supervision. You will work across NM Palos Hospital and Tinley Park Outpatient Cardiac Testing sites.

Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with every 4th Saturday rotation, plus Sunday shifts. On-call rotation and a strong benefits package accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School graduate/GED is required.
• Completion of accredited Echo Tech program.
• Will work under general supervision performing highly technical cardiology diagnostic procedures.
• Preferred: 1-2 years of Echo Tech working experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography with Doppler studies, transesophageal echo, and stress echo procedures.
• Instruct and prepare patients for diagnostic procedures.
• Document patient heart rhythm and echocardiographic images accurately.
• Maintain age-appropriate technical and assessment skills.
• 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 policies for safety and comply with department responsibilities during fire drills and emergency procedures.
• Maintain availability and reliability in scheduled work, tracking attendance and punctuality.
• Contribute to a positive work climate and support the overall team effort of the department.
• Maintain required knowledge and skills to perform assigned responsibilities at an acceptable level.

Skills

Echo Procedures

Doppler Imaging

Patient Preparation

Cardiac Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Echo Tech Program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Palos Park is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for Cardiac Testing. The role is full time days, requiring CCI or ARDMS certification and involves echocardiography, Doppler studies, and stress echo under supervision. You will work across NM Palos Hospital and Tinley Park Outpatient Cardiac Testing sites.

Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with every 4th Saturday rotation, plus Sunday shifts. On-call rotation and a strong benefits package accompany the position.