Echocardiographer/Cardiac Sonographer

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care as an Echocardiographer. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for scheduling and conducting echocardiography exams, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining high standards in the lab. With a generous sign-on bonus and a commitment to professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment where your skills and expertise will make a significant impact on patient outcomes. Embrace the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting focused on community health and well-being.

Benefits

Premium Pay

Career Pathways

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Echocardiography required with internship experience.
• Completion of RDCS or RCS certification needed within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and complete echocardiography exams across various modalities.
• Maintain lab space and document findings in EMR.

Skills

Echocardiography

Critical Thinking

EMR Documentation

Patient Care

Education

Associate's Degree in Echocardiography

Completion of 320 Internship Hours

Tools

Echocardiography Equipment

Reporting System

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:

• $15,000 sign-on bonus with minimum 1 year Pediatric experience, $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Position: Echocardiographer/Cardiac Sonographer/Echotech
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time, 40 hr/wk
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, rotating weekends, on call every 6 weeks

• Required Travel: Travel to other sites required

What you will do:

• Schedule and complete exams across varying modalities (TEE, TTE, stress, intraoperative, research, and pediatric opportunities) with complete worksheet in reporting system prior to interpreting physician review.
• Maintain a clean lab space and proper lab equipment.
• Properly document in EMR and take vitals.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and appropriately flag significant echocardiography findings.
• Participate in monthly educational meetings (CME provided).
• Participate in quality initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge according to guidelines put forth by ASE.

What you will need:

• Education: Associate's degree in Echocardiography, plus completion of 320 internship hours or 1 year of echo training required.

• Certification: Completion of RDCS certification (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) (for new grads, must obtain within 2 years of start date), CPR certification required upon hire.

• Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience preferred.

• Unique or Preferred Skills: Ability to frequently lift, move, pull, and position required. Must be able to assist with occasional heavy lifting of 100+ pounds.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• 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. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect, and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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