Senior Echocardiography Tech, Cardiac Diagnostics

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Echo Tech II to perform inpatient and outpatient echocardiography procedures including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color Doppler studies. The role requires coordination with physicians, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing stress echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography, maintaining imaging quality, and supporting on-call duties with timely patient communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 1 year relevant clinical experience.
• Graduate from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
• BLS certification is required.
• Active ARDMS or CCI Echo registry status is required.
• 1 year of hospital-based Doppler echocardiography experience.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive thoracic echocardiograms (TTE) per ASE/IAC standards.
• Perform and assist with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).
• Perform exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
• Acquire and optimize 3D echocardiographic imaging when clinically indicated.
• Prepare and document imaging findings and ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain patient safety and adheres to department policies.

Skills

Imaging skills

Computer aptitude

Education

Associate’s degree with 1 year relevant experience

Graduate from accredited cardiac ultrasound program

Tools

Syngo

EPIC

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Echo Tech II to perform inpatient and outpatient echocardiography procedures including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color Doppler studies. The role requires coordination with physicians, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing stress echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography, maintaining imaging quality, and supporting on-call duties with timely patient communication.