Lead Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Days - $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Cardiac Sonographer to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in echocardiography to provide leadership and clinical oversight in a dynamic healthcare environment. You will be responsible for performing a variety of echocardiography procedures while ensuring high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to mentor junior staff and actively participate in quality management initiatives. If you are passionate about cardiac care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Echocardiography exams required.
• RDCS or RCS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography procedures and ensure timely patient care.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain quality management standards.

Skills

Echocardiography

Clinical Leadership

Quality Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health science field

Tools

Echocardiography Equipment

Biomedical Devices

Job description

Description

***This role is eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus***

The Lead Cardiac Sonographer 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 Lead Cardiac Sonographer functions as an echocardiography technologist under the administrative direction of the Resource Coordinator of the echocardiography department. The sonographer is responsible for learning all the commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department and developing consistent proficiency in performing these procedures. These procedures include M-mode, two-dimensional, planar Doppler blood flow studies, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress tests, 3D echocardiography, as well as the techniques required to calculate measurements of chamber size and valve area.

In addition to being proficient in all commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department, the Senior Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for providing leadership, clinical oversight, and accountability of all related education associated with their specialty area.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures procedures are performed within designated time frames in order to maintain the daily schedule without unnecessary patient waiting time, cancellations and/or reschedules.
• Learns and applies echocardiograph techniques in order to competently perform all commonly applied procedures in the Cardiac Graphics Laboratory. Develops proficiency in performing these procedures.
• Coordinates communications between referring physicians, departmental physicians and staff, nursing units and/or hospital staff to facilitate smooth patient and staff flow, inpatient transportation, scheduling, supply replenishment, equipment repair and problem-solving.
• Becomes knowledgeable in laboratory protocol, measuring heart chamber size and wall thickness, scanning techniques, preliminary interpretation of M-mode, two-dimensional, planar Doppler flow studies, 3D echo, as well as Stress Echoes.
• Works as a mentor for Echo Tech I position to ensure proper training with lab protocol.

Quality Management Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management.
• Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers.
• Proactively identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to the attention of the Manager, Resource Coordinator and Medical Director as appropriate.
• Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments.
• Mentors and participates in staff orientation as appropriate; functions as a role model for all department staff.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff throughout the department. Promotes a positive work environment.
• Maintains competencies and complies with continuing education requirements of credentialing agencies.

Additional Functions

• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to learning color flow mapping and newer procedures and masters these procedures within acceptable time frames.
• Fulfills reading requirements associated with procedures to ensure better understanding of the purpose of procedures and how to conduct preliminary interpretations of procedure results.
• Provides clinical expertise and assists in the education of department staff and physician trainees (i.e. fellows) as part of their formal training; participates in staff evaluations as warranted.
• Assumes a lead role within daily operations of the department, assisting in ensuring that all patients are treated in a safe and timely manner. Assists the Manager and Resource Coordinator in problem solving as warranted.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisory and/or quality control personnel as soon as possible.
• Acts as a role model in promotion of NMH 'Patients First' Mission and Best People initiative.
• Carries out Safety and Regulatory requirements necessary at NMH.
• Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• RDCS or RCS
• 3-5 years of experience performing Echocardiography exams

Preferred:

• Experience with medical terminology as well as biomedical devices
• 5-7 years of experience performing Echocardiography exams
• Bachelor's degree in health science field
• ACLS and BLS CPR

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Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.