Aya Healthcare
Cardiac Sonographer II Full Time Days
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois Business Unit: Catherine Gratz Griffin LFH Job REQID: 194455 Job Function: Imaging and Radiology Shift: Day Job (1st) Type of Employment: Full-Time The salary range for this position is 44.81 - 60.49 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 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. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We recognize where you've been and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment. Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund, and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery come help us shape the future of medicine. Benefits
10000 Tuition Reimbursement per year (5700 part-time) 10000 Student Loan Repayment (5000 part-time) 1000 Professional Development per year (500 part-time) 250 Wellbeing Fund per year (125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description
The Cardiac Sonographer II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities
Performs all modalities of adult echocardiography including: transthoracic (2D) imaging echo imaging with bubble study pharmacologic echo trans esophageal echo and treadmill stress-echo. Competent performing studies utilizing echo contrast. Competent evaluating study images as acquired & able to adapt image acquisition obtaining optimal quality study per ICAEL standards. Performs pediatric echocardiograms and transmits for review by pediatric cardiology. Integrates patient history medical record documentation & lab results to adapt sonographic exam as necessary. Evaluates synthesizes and communicates preliminary findings to cardiologist and nursing staff as appropriate. Performs all measurements and calculations necessary for each exam per ICAEL recommendations. Completes appropriate documentation and charging for each exam. Conducts laboratory duties as delegated by department director manager or senior technician. Assists cardiologist with probe positioning/support during trans esophageal echo procedures. Able to operate cardiology PACS system for transmission report management and study access. Participates in preparation for required quarterly echo-lab quality assurance/process improvement sessions. Maintains records for daily operations and assists in maintenance of documentation related to ICAEL certification/re-certification. Properly cares for cleaning & maintenance of TEE probe post exam. Coordinates scheduling of echo procedures at main hospital and Grayslake campus. Acts as resource SME in development of policy/protocol related to cardiac sonography. Orders and maintains adequate supplies. Educates patients and staff regarding all aspects of echocardiography. Qualifications
Required: ARDMS or CCI (Exception: New Cardiac Sonographer graduate will have 1 year from hire date to obtain ARDMS or CCI) BLS through American Heart Association Graduate of formal Diagnostic Echo Tech Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Associate's degree from a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program from accredited college Physical Demands Requirement: Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds Preferred: 2 or more years of experience as a dedicated cardiac sonographer Experience at an academic medical center Involved with the ASE/ ARDMS /CCI Bachelor of Science and degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Experience maintaining documentation and preparing ICAEL submission for echo-lab accreditation Equal Opportunity
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.
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois Business Unit: Catherine Gratz Griffin LFH Job REQID: 194455 Job Function: Imaging and Radiology Shift: Day Job (1st) Type of Employment: Full-Time The salary range for this position is 44.81 - 60.49 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 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. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We recognize where you've been and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment. Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund, and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery come help us shape the future of medicine. Benefits
10000 Tuition Reimbursement per year (5700 part-time) 10000 Student Loan Repayment (5000 part-time) 1000 Professional Development per year (500 part-time) 250 Wellbeing Fund per year (125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description
The Cardiac Sonographer II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities
Performs all modalities of adult echocardiography including: transthoracic (2D) imaging echo imaging with bubble study pharmacologic echo trans esophageal echo and treadmill stress-echo. Competent performing studies utilizing echo contrast. Competent evaluating study images as acquired & able to adapt image acquisition obtaining optimal quality study per ICAEL standards. Performs pediatric echocardiograms and transmits for review by pediatric cardiology. Integrates patient history medical record documentation & lab results to adapt sonographic exam as necessary. Evaluates synthesizes and communicates preliminary findings to cardiologist and nursing staff as appropriate. Performs all measurements and calculations necessary for each exam per ICAEL recommendations. Completes appropriate documentation and charging for each exam. Conducts laboratory duties as delegated by department director manager or senior technician. Assists cardiologist with probe positioning/support during trans esophageal echo procedures. Able to operate cardiology PACS system for transmission report management and study access. Participates in preparation for required quarterly echo-lab quality assurance/process improvement sessions. Maintains records for daily operations and assists in maintenance of documentation related to ICAEL certification/re-certification. Properly cares for cleaning & maintenance of TEE probe post exam. Coordinates scheduling of echo procedures at main hospital and Grayslake campus. Acts as resource SME in development of policy/protocol related to cardiac sonography. Orders and maintains adequate supplies. Educates patients and staff regarding all aspects of echocardiography. Qualifications
Required: ARDMS or CCI (Exception: New Cardiac Sonographer graduate will have 1 year from hire date to obtain ARDMS or CCI) BLS through American Heart Association Graduate of formal Diagnostic Echo Tech Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Associate's degree from a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program from accredited college Physical Demands Requirement: Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds Preferred: 2 or more years of experience as a dedicated cardiac sonographer Experience at an academic medical center Involved with the ASE/ ARDMS /CCI Bachelor of Science and degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Experience maintaining documentation and preparing ICAEL submission for echo-lab accreditation Equal Opportunity
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.