Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

1201 Northwest Community Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 95,561,000 - 148,113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Savings plan

Health savings account

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform non-invasive heart ultrasound tests and assist physicians in diagnosis.

The position includes stress echocardiography, image enhancement as needed, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with departments to optimize throughput. On-call coverage and patient education are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Current registration in Cardiac Sonographer/Echo RDCS, RCS, or registry eligible.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous cardiac experience with neonates and pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive ultrasound scans of the heart to aid diagnosis.
• Execute stress echocardiography and 2-D echo with color Doppler per protocol.
• Disinfect equipment and transducers after use.
• Coordinate tests with other departments to improve throughput.
• Respond to stat echocardiograms, including on-call situations.
• Explain procedures to patients and guide them through testing.
• Assist patients on/off table and ensure proper coverage and privacy.

Education

Cardiac Sonographer RDCS/Echo Registry

CPR certification

Job description

Salary & Hours

Hourly Pay Range: $33.35 - $51.69

PRN Hours: 7 to 3:30p or 4:30 M-F

Position Details

Position: Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Arlington Heights with the ability to float to Kildeer.

What you will do

• Reporting to the Cardiac Services Manager, performs non-invasive ultrasound scans of the patient's heart to assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical disorders; monitors patient's condition; maintains area equipment and supplies.
• Performs cardiac diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to NCH protocol assigned by the supervisor, including stress echos, dobutamine stress echos, transesophegal echos, and 2-D echo with color flow and spectral Doppler; operates stationary and portable ultrasound units performing all tests in a timely manner.
• Properly disinfects equipment and transducers per established guidelines.
• Coordinates testing with other departments to promote throughput and decrease length of stay.
• Responds to all stat echocardiogram procedures in a timely manner, including on-call situations.
• Explains examination procedures to patient and family/caregiver and provides necessary instructions and guidance throughout testing.
• Assists patients from wheelchairs and stretchers on and off the examining table; ensures that patient is properly covered for the exam.
• Monitors patient's condition frequently while in the cardiac diagnostic area and reports any critical changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for all age groups of patients (neonatal through geriatric); implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient.
• Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient and family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.
• Ability to explain and perform LV enhancement imaging on appropriate patients and capable to differentiate when it is appropriate to use an Image enhancing Agent.
• Chart/charge for test properly in EMR, according to department policy and protocol.
• Enters all patient demographic information into ultrasound machine, selecting appropriate study type i.e. DSE, Stress, Complete, Limited.
• Stores all required images and transmits study to reporting and long-term archiving systems.
• Troubles shoots equipment problems and initiates service calls promptly to promote quick resolution.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and understands the use of “Image Enhancing Agent” and is competent to administer as needed, per departments policies.
• Completes all orders in the electronic patient record to facilitate accurate billing.
• Records all studies in appropriate logbook.
• Schedules all inpatients into the daily schedule utilizing the computerized scheduling program.
• Maintains equipment and accessories; cleaning daily; wipes down probe after each use; reports all broken and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in the cardiac diagnostic area; orders supplies or cleaning service, as needed.
• Assists in the training of technologists and interns.
• Responsible with other technologists to self-schedule, ensuring all shifts are covered.
• Shares on-call responsibilities with other technologists.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending Continuing Education classes, seminars and/or conferences, and by reading professional journals.
• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
• Follows all NCH standards in protecting patient information at all times.

What you will need

• Education: Current registration in Cardiac Sonographer/Echo RDCS, RCS, or registry eligible.
• Certification: Current CPR certification.
• Experience: Previous cardiac experience with neonates and pediatrics preferred.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.
• Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
• When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
• Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
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• We are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
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