Cardiac Sonographer- Part Time Days Job at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Huntley, IL

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  • Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
  • Huntley, IL

Job Description

Oncall responsibilities include 60minute call time response. 

The Echo Tech II reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations 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: 2D MMode 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 2D MMode 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 :

Required:

  • 1 year of experience
  • Hospital based Doppler echocardiography transesophogeal and transesophogael echocardiography experience
  • Must demonstrate imaging skills
  • Associates degree with oneyear relevant experience
  • Active ARDMS or CCI Echo registry status
  • Graduate from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program
  • Computer application aptitude
  • BLS Certified
  • Physical Demands Requirement :
    •  Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

  • Ability to speak Spanish
  • 3 years of experience
  • Experience in telemedicine transmissions

Additional Information :

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.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a casebycase basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime

Job Tags

Part time, Remote job,

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