Cardiac Sonographer II-Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

The Cardiac Sonographer II position at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a part-time role located in Lake Forest, IL with a weekend rotation. You will perform adult echocardiography and contribute to ICAEL standards while collaborating with cardiology and nursing staff.

Qualified candidates have an accredited diagnostic echo program or an associate degree, ARDMS/CCI certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of formal Diagnostic Echo Tech Program accredited by CAAHEP or an Associate's degree from a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Performs all modalities of adult echocardiography including transthoracic (2D) imaging, echo with bubble study, pharmacologic echo, transesophageal echo, and treadmill stress-echo.
• Evaluates study images and adapts acquisition for optimal ICAEL-compliant quality.
• Performs pediatric echocardiograms and transmits for review by pediatric cardiology.
• Integrates patient history, medical records, and lab results to tailor exams.
• Communicates preliminary findings to cardiologist and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Performs all measurements and calculations per ICAEL recommendations.
• Completes documentation and charging for exams.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; coordinates scheduling of echo procedures.
• Educates patients and staff about echocardiography.

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Echo Program

Associate's degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Tools

PACS system

ICAEL submission readiness

Job description

The salary range for this position is $44.81 - $60.49 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

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

Minimum Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Check

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.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

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.