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Northwestern Medicine

Cardiac Sonographer - Old Irving Park Location - $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


DescriptionThis position qualifies for a $15,000 sign-on bonusLocated in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of ChicagoSeeking both new grad and experienced sonographersThe

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.The Cardiac Sonographer functions as an echocardiography technologist under the administrative direction of the Resource Coordinator of Cardiac Graphics. The sonographer is responsible for learning all the commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department and developing consistent proficiency in performing these procedures. These procedures include M-mode, two-dimensional, planar Doppler blood flow studies, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress tests, 3D echocardiography, as well as the techniques required to calculate measurements of chamber size and valve area.Responsibilities:Learns and applies echocardiograph techniques in order to competently perform all commonly applied procedures according to set protocols established by cardiologists. Develops proficiency in performing these procedures.Ensures procedures are performed within designated time frames in order to maintain the daily schedule without unnecessary patient waiting time, cancellations, and/or reschedules.Coordinates communications between referring physicians, departmental physicians and staff, nursing units, and/or hospital staff to facilitate smooth patient and staff flow, inpatient transportation, scheduling, supply replenishment, equipment repair, and problem-solving.Becomes knowledgeable in laboratory protocol, measuring heart chamber size and wall thickness, scanning techniques, preliminary interpretation of M-mode, two-dimensional, planar Doppler flow studies, 3D echo, as well as Stress Echoes.QualificationsRequired:Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac SonographerPreferred:CPR – Advanced Cardiac Life SupportCPR – Basic Life SupportBachelor’s degree in health sciencesMinimum of two years performing Echocardiography ExamsEqual OpportunityNorthwestern 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.

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