Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology Casual PRN Days
Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology Casual PRN Days
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Job Description
The Echo Tech I 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.
- The Echo Tech I functions as an echocardiography technician under the administrative direction of the Resource Coordinator of Cardiac Graphics. The Tech I is responsible for learning all the commonly performed echocardiography procedures in the department and developing consistent proficiency in performing these procedures. At minimum these procedures include M-mode two-dimensional planar Doppler blood flow studies as well as the techniques required to calculate measurements of chamber size and value area.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures procedures are performed within designated time frames in order to maintain the daily schedule without unnecessary patient waiting time cancellations and/or reschedules.
- Learns and applies echocardiograph techniques in order to competently perform all commonly applied procedures in the Cardiac Graphics Laboratory. Develops proficiency in performing these procedures.
- 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.
- Performs echo exams TEEs and stress testing
- Attends quality management meetings regularly. Participates in quality management selection of interesting cases. Reads cases with physicians and performs peer reviews on a weekly basis.
Additional Functions
- Demonstrates ongoing commitment to learning color flow mapping and newer procedures and masters these procedures within acceptable time frames.
- Fulfills reading requirements associated with procedures to ensure better understanding of purpose of procedures and how to conduct preliminary interpretations of procedure results.
Qualifications :
Required:
- High School diploma
- Completion of a one to two year college level program in Sonography.
- ARDMS or CCI Echo registry eligible
Preferred:
- ARDMS or CCI Echo registered
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an echocardiography technician.
Additional Information :
Northwestern 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.
If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
