Echo Tech - Cardiology Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Echo Tech II to perform inpatient and outpatient echocardiography, including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color imaging for adult patients. The role supports stress and transesophageal echo procedures and requires proficiency in imaging and documentation.

Applicants should have an associate degree with echocardiography training, BLS, and ARDMS/CCI registry status, with hospital-based Doppler experience. Spanish-speaking skills and telemedicine exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with one-year relevant experience.
• Graduate from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
• BLS Certified.
• Active ARDMS or CCI Echo registry status.
• 1 year of experience in hospital-based Doppler echocardiography including transesophageal and transthoracic echo.
• Must demonstrate imaging skills.
• Computer application aptitude.
• Preferred: ability to speak Spanish; 3 years of experience; telemedicine transmissions experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs adult 2-D, M-Mode, pulsed, continuous and color Doppler echocardiograms per policy and procedure.
• Provides patient care with emphasis on safety and accuracy.
• Operates within department and hospital policies and uses Microsoft Office tools.
• Maintains image documentation, archives studies, and reviews with cardiology.
• Supports stress echo and transesophageal echo procedures as needed.

Skills

Imaging skills

Computer aptitude

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Associate degree with one-year relevant experience

Graduate from accredited cardiac ultrasound program

Job description

Qualifications

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Echo Tech 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.

• The registered echocardiography technician performs inpatient and outpatient echocardiography procedures as ordered by a physician. These echo procedures include: 2-D, M-Mode echocardiography and pulsed, continuous wave, color and tissue doppler procedures on the adult patient population. Assists with stress echocardiography and transesophageal echo procedures. In addition, assists with other clinical tests such as EKG and exercise stress testing as requested. All functions of this role shall be performed within the guidelines of the department and hospital policies. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Responsibilities

• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.


• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.


• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.


• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.


• Demonstrates familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Internet Explorer.


• Demonstrates familiarity with digital lab organization.


• Performs adult 2-D, M-Mode, pulsed, continuous and color doppler echocardiograms per policy and procedure.


• Provides timely call coverage per department standard per policy and procedure.


• Performs adult stress echo per policy and procedure.


• Performs adult transesophogeal echo per policy and procedure.


• Demonstrates the ability to state rationale for imaging decisions based on critical thinking.


• Explains procedure to patient.


• Documents routine and exceptional information relevant to testing.


• Archives and retrieves study images.


• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.


• Maintains competency in echo contrast (determine the need for contrast, review for contraindications or side effects, and proficiently meets competency in the administration of contrast agents).


• Communicates clinical information accurately and effectively.


• Reviews physician orders and performs procedures accordingly.


• Assures all work is completed in Syngo and EPIC.


• Checks images with cardiologist as needed.


• Participates in Lab ICAEL accreditation activities.


• Precepts sonographer interns.


• Participates in continuing education opportunities.


• Completes all required and mandatory learning on time


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate’s degree with one-year relevant experience


• Graduate from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program

Certification

• BLS Certified


• Active ARDMS or CCI Echo registry status

Experience

• 1 year of experience


• Hospital based Doppler echocardiography, transesophogeal and transesophogael echocardiography experience


• Must demonstrate imaging skills


• Computer application aptitude

Preferred

• Ability to speak Spanish


• 3 years of experience


• Experience in telemedicine transmissions

Additional Information

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.

Benefits Eligibility

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

Sign-on Bonus Information

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.