Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Days (Sign-On Bonus Offered)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 61 000 - 81 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

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

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Echocardiography proficiency

Formação académica

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

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Salary and Sign-On Bonus

The salary range for this position is $43.89 - $59.25 (Hourly Rate)

Sign-On Bonus available for this position: $15,000.

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.

Company Culture

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

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 role qualifies for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus.

The Cardiac Sonographer 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.

The Cardiac Sonographer functions as an echocardiography technologist under the administrative direction of the Resource Coordinator of Cardiac Graphics. The sonographer is responsible for learning all the commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department and developing consistent proficiency in performing these procedures. These procedures include M-mode, two-dimensional, planar Doppler blood flow studies, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress tests, 3D echocardiograpy, as well as the techniques required to calculate measurements of chamber size and value area.

Responsibilities

• Learns and applies echocardiograph techniques in order to competently perform all commonly applied procedures according to set protocols established by cardiologists. Develops proficiency in performing these procedures.
• Ensures procedures are performed within designated time frames in order to maintain the daily schedule without unnecessary patient waiting time, cancellations and/or reschedules.
• Coordinates communications between referring physicians, departmental physicians and staff, nursing units and/or hospital staff to facilitate smooth patient and staff flow, inpatient transportation, scheduling, supply replenishment, equipment repair and problem-solving.
• Becomes knowledgeable in laboratory protocol, measuring heart chamber size and wall thickness, scanning techniques, preliminary interpretation of M-mode, two-dimensional, planar Doppler flow studies, 3D echo, as well as Stress Echoes.

Qualifications

Required

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Preferred

• CPR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• CPR - Basic Life Support
• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences
• Minimum of two years performing Echocardiography Exams

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 on the job family.