Northwestern Medicine · 16 hours ago
Cardiac Sonographer Echo Tech-Cardiology Full-time Days
Palos Heights, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to patient-first interactions. The Cardiac Sonographer Echo Tech will perform echocardiography procedures, instruct and prepare patients, and maintain technical skills while ensuring a positive patient experience.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
1-2 years of Echo Tech working experience
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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