Cardiac Sonographer-Part-time Day Shift

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sr. Echocardiographer to perform echocardiography procedures under Medical Director guidance, with responsibility for clerical ICAEL quality assurance and departmental maintenance.

You will work within the Cardiac Testing team, aligning with policy and physician orders while ensuring patient safety and accurate results. The role requires a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer and BLS certification, with duties including

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (ECG).
• Attaches electrode lead lines and prepares patient for testing; documents ECG readings.
• Instructs and monitors patient during procedures and notes abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects artifacts in recordings.
• Files and forwards results to attending physician for interpretation.
• Maintains ECG equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Job description

The salary range for this position is $44.51 - $60.09 (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.

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.

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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

The Sr. Echocardiographer 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.

Provides under the direction of the Medical Director and Team Leader of Cardiac Testing, in accordance with the doctor's written order, all echocardiography procedures. Performs all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Northwestern Medicine. Is held accountable for performing patient care services specific to echocardiography, performs clerical duties specific to ICAEL quality assurance, and departmental maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms.
• Attaches electrode lead lines to proper body areas based on type of test ordered. Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results. Obtains and documents ECG readings as directed.
• Reviews patient's record and instructs patient prior to and during procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Notes and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains ECG equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• Cert BLS

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.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.