Cardiac Sonographer-Part-time Day Shift

The Sr. Echocardiographer 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. Provides under the direction of the Medical Director and Team Leader of Cardiac Testing, in accordance with the doctor's written order, all echocardiography procedures. Performs all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Northwestern Medicine. Is held accountable for performing patient care services specific to echocardiography, performs clerical duties specific to ICAEL quality assurance, and departmental maintenance duties. Responsibilities: Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms. Attaches electrode lead lines to proper body areas based on type of test ordered. Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results. Obtains and documents ECG readings as directed. Reviews patient's record and instructs patient prior to and during procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings. Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Notes and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. Maintains ECG equipment and supplies. Performs other duties as assigned Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer Cert BLS 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. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.