Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 45,460 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform non-invasive ultrasound scans of the heart, assist physicians in diagnosis, monitor patient status, and maintain all area equipment and supplies in a busy cardiac diagnostics setting. You will work full time, hours 7 to 3:30 or 4:30, Monday through Friday, with the possibility to float to nearby Kildeer.

Candidates must hold current RDCS/RCS or registry eligibility and CPR certification; prior

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive ultrasound scans of the heart to assist physicians in diagnosis and monitor patient condition.
• Operates ultrasound units and maintains equipment per protocol; ensures timely testing and thorough documentation.
• Explains procedures to patients and families, assists patients in getting on/off examination tables, maintains patient privacy and comfort.
• Performs stress echo and other advanced cardiac ultrasound tests as assigned; coordinates testing with other departments to promote throughput.

Education

Cardiac Sonographer RDCS/RCS or registry eligible

Tools

EMR

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$33.35 - $51.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Cardiac Sonographer
• Location: Arlington Heights with the ability to float to Kildeer.
• Full Time
• Hours: 7 to 3:30p or 4:30 M-F

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. 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

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.