Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Days ($15,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Days ($15,000 Sign-On Bonus)

09 Dec 2024
Illinois, Chicago, 60601 Chicago USA

Cardiac Sonographer - Noninvasive Cardiac Testing, Full-Time, Days ($15,000 Sign-On Bonus)

This position qualifies for a $15,000 Sign-On BonusThe 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 echocardiograpy, as well as the techniques required to calculate measurements of chamber size and value 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.

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  • ID
    JC53034598
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  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
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  • Hiring Company
    Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
  • Date
    2024-12-09
  • Deadline
    2025-02-07
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