Cardiac Sonographer II-Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s Lake Forest Hospital is hiring a part-time Cardiac Sonographer II for a 20-hour-per-week role with a weekend rotation. The position involves performing adult and pediatric echocardiography, integrating history and results, and communicating findings to cardiology staff.

The role requires ICAEL-compliant imaging, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the department. Previous cardiac sonography experience and appropriate certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of formal Diagnostic Echo Tech Program accredited by CAAHEP or an Associate's degree from a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program from accredited college.
• ARDMS or CCI (Exception: New Cardiac Sonographer graduate will have 1 year from hire date to obtain ARDMS or CCI); BLS through American Heart Association.
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience as a dedicated cardiac sonographer; experience at an academic medical center; ASE/ARDMS/CCI involvement; Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography; ICAEL submission experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs all modalities of adult echocardiography including transthoracic (2D) imaging, echo with bubble study, pharmacologic echo, transesophageal echo, and treadmill stress-echo; competent in using echo contrast.
• Competent in evaluating study images and acquiring optimal quality per ICAEL standards.
• Performs pediatric echocardiograms and transmits for review by pediatric cardiology.
• Integrates patient history, medical record documentation, and lab results to adapt echocardiographic exams.
• Evaluates, synthesizes, and communicates preliminary findings to cardiologist and nursing staff.
• Performs all measurements and calculations necessary for each exam per ICAEL recommendations; completes documentation and charges; conducts laboratory duties as delegated.

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Echo Tech Program or Associate's degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Tools

PACS system

Job description

• Compensation: USD 44.81 - USD 60.49 - hourly

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

This is a part time position at 20 hours per week located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This role would include a weekend rotation.

The Cardiac Sonographer 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.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all modalities of adult echocardiography including: transthoracic (2D) imaging, echo imaging with bubble study, pharmacologic echo, trans esophageal echo, and treadmill stress-echo. Competent performing studies utilizing echo contrast.
• Competent evaluating study images as acquired & able to adapt image acquisition obtaining optimal quality study per ICAEL standards.
• Performs pediatric echocardiograms and transmits for review by pediatric cardiology.
• Integrates patient history, medical record documentation, & lab results to adapt sonographic exam as necessary.
• Evaluates, synthesizes, and communicates preliminary findings to cardiologist and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Performs all measurements and calculations necessary for each exam per ICAEL recommendations.
• Completes appropriate documentation and charging for each exam.
• Conducts laboratory duties as delegated by department director, manager, or senior technician.
• Assists cardiologist with probe positioning/support during trans esophageal echo procedures.
• Able to operate cardiology PACS system for transmission, report management and study access.
• Participates in preparation for required quarterly echo-lab quality assurance/process improvement sessions.
• Maintains records for daily operations and assists in maintenance of documentation related to ICAEL certification/re-certification.
• Properly cares for cleaning & maintenance of TEE probe post exam.
• Coordinates scheduling of echo procedures at main hospital and Grayslake campus.
• Acts as resource SME in development of policy/protocol related to cardiac sonography.
• Orders and maintains adequate supplies.
• Educates patients and staff regarding all aspects of echocardiography.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of formal Diagnostic Echo Tech Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Associate's degree from a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program from accredited college

Certification:

• ARDMS or CCI (Exception: New Cardiac Sonographer graduate will have 1 year from hire date to obtain ARDMS or CCI)
• BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of experience as a dedicated cardiac sonographer
• Experience at an academic medical center
• Involved with the ASE/ ARDMS /CCI
• Bachelor of Science and degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Experience maintaining documentation and preparing ICAEL submission for echo-lab accreditation

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.