Cardiac Sonographer Echo Tech-Cardiology Full-time Days
About The Position
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 This position is full-time: Monday- Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm, with rotating every 4th weekend. This is a hospital-based opportunity with the availability to cover outpatient satellites when necessary. The Echo Tech CARDIOLOGY 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.
Requirements
- High School graduate/GED is required.
- Completion of accredited Echo Tech program.
- Will work under general supervision performing highly technical cardiology diagnostic procedures, instructs, prepares and monitors patients during testing procedures.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of Echo Tech working experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform echocardiography with Doppler studies, transesophageal echo, and stress echo procedures.
- Instruct and prepare patients for diagnostic procedures.
- Document patient heart rhythm and echocardiographic images accurately.
- Maintain age-appropriate technical and assessment skills.
- Inform physicians/cardiologists regarding significant conditions that require immediate attention.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and staff in a friendly and cooperative manner.
- Address patients’ physical and mental needs during procedures, ensuring comfort, privacy, confidentiality, and timely communication.
- Set up equipment for echocardiographic procedures.
- Perform calculations and measurements from M-Mode and Doppler data.
- Duplicate echo tapes or reports for physicians and outside hospitals when requested.
- Attend mandatory safety and educational in-services.
- Follow hospital policies for safety and comply with department responsibilities during fire drills and emergency procedures.
- Report equipment malfunctions to management and coordinate repair with Clinical Engineering or appropriate vendors.
- Maintain availability and reliability in scheduled work, tracking attendance and punctuality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Contribute to a positive work climate and support the overall team effort of the department.
- Project a consistently professional image when interacting with patients, families, and external partners.
- Maintain required knowledge and skills to perform assigned responsibilities at an acceptable level, as evaluated through ongoing performance appraisals.
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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
