Lead Cardiac Sonographer CDH Non-Invasive Cardiology Full-time Days

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?

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.

• A clinically competent echocardiography sonographer who assumes the coordination of echo services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The echocardiography technician performs inpatient and outpatient echocardiography procedures as ordered by a physician. These echo procedures include: 2-D, M-Mode echocardiography, pulsed, continuous wave, color and tissue doppler procedures on the adult patient population. Pediatric and neonate experience preferred, but not required. Assists with stress echocardiography and transesophageal echo procedures.
• Responsible for the coordination of daily workflow, echo procedural and staffing scheduling.
• Oversees echo staff, new employee and intern training and competencies
• Assists with inventory management and charge capture.
• 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.

Required:

• Associate Degree of Science
• Graduate from accredited cardiac ultrasound program
• Active ARDMS or CCI Echo registry status
• 3 years hospital based doppler echocardiography, transesophogeal and stress echocardiography experience. Must demonstrate imaging skills.
• BLS Certified
• Computer application aptitude, medical equipment touchpads, obtaining blood pressures.
• Must be flexible to scheduling changes including scheduled overtime, weekend, holiday and on call hours.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required to provide effective leadership and to share complex information with physicians, administration and others related to the CV product line.

Preferred:

• Experience as lead technician or relief charge preferred
• Five years of adult doppler echocardiography, transesophageal and stress echocardiography experience
• At least two years pediatric echocardiography experience recommended

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.