Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Tech with $15K Sign-On

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Annual Salary Increase and Incentive

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography procedures including M-mode, 2D, Doppler studies, and advanced techniques under supervision. You will learn and develop proficiency in Exercise and Dobutamine Stress tests, 3D echo, and chamber measurements, working within established protocols.

The role emphasizes timely procedures, effective communication with referring physicians and hospital staff, and adherence to laboratory and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• RDCS or RCS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences preferred or required depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Learns and applies echocardiograph techniques per set protocols.
• Maintains designated time frames to meet the daily schedule.
• Coordinates communications between physicians, staff and hospital units.
• Gains knowledge in lab protocol and performs measurements and Doppler studies.

Skills

Echocardiography proficiency

Education

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography procedures including M-mode, 2D, Doppler studies, and advanced techniques under supervision. You will learn and develop proficiency in Exercise and Dobutamine Stress tests, 3D echo, and chamber measurements, working within established protocols.

The role emphasizes timely procedures, effective communication with referring physicians and hospital staff, and adherence to laboratory and ethical standards.