Cardiac Sonographer

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Highland Park, IL is seeking an Echocardiographer/Cardiac Sonographer for a full-time role at our Highland Park Hospital location. The position offers a strong sign-on bonus for qualified experience and requires RDCS/RCS certification with CPR on hire.

Expect to perform diverse echo exams, maintain a compliant lab, document in EMR, and participate in CME activities and quality initiatives. Lifting of heavy equipment is part of the job, with compensation aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical echocardiography experience.
• RDCS certification (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) with within 2 years for new grads; CPR certification required on hire.
• Associate’s degree in Echocardiography and completion of 320 internship hours or 1 year echo training.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and complete exams across modalities (TEE, TTE, stress, intraoperative, research, pediatric) with worksheet in reporting system prior to physician review.
• Maintain a clean lab space and proper lab equipment.
• Document in EMR and take vitals.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and flag significant echocardiography findings.
• Participate in monthly education meetings (CME provided).
• Participate in quality initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge per ASE guidelines.

Skills

2+ years clinical experience

Lift 100+ pounds

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in Echocardiography

320 internship hours or 1 year echo training

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$36.42 - $56.45 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• $15,000 sign on bonus with minimum 1 year cardiac sonography experience, $10,000 sign on bonus
• Position: Echocardiographer/Cardiac Sonographer/Echotech
• Location: Highland Park Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time, 40 hr/wk
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, rotating weekends, on call every 6 weeks
• Required Travel: Travel to other sites required

What you will do:

• Schedule and complete exams across varying modalities (TEE, TTE, stress, intraoperative, research, and pediatric opportunities) with complete worksheet in reporting system prior to interpreting physician review.
• Maintain a clean lab space and proper lab equipment.
• Properly document in EMR and take vitals
• Demonstrate critical thinking and appropriately flag significant echocardiography findings
• Participate in monthly educational meetings (CME provided)
• Participate in quality initiatives
• Maintain current knowledge according to guidelines put forth by ASE

What you will need:

• Education: Associate's degree in Echocardiography, plus completion of 320 internship hours or 1 year of echo training required
• Certification: Completion of RDCS certification (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) (for new grads, must obtain within 2 years of start date), CPR certification required upon hire.
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Abilityto frequently lift, move, pull and position required. Must be able to assist with occasional heavy lifting of 100+ pounds.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.