Cardiac Sonographer

Job Summary:

As a Cardiac Sonographer at NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care through the use of advanced echocardiography techniques. This position requires a strong foundation in cardiac sonography, with the ability to schedule and complete exams across various modalities, including TEE, TTE, stress, intraoperative, research, and pediatric opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Schedule and complete exams with complete worksheet in reporting system prior to interpreting physician review.
Maintain a clean lab space and proper lab equipment.
Properly document in EMR and take vitals.
Demonstrate critical thinking and appropriately flag significant echocardiography findings.
Participate in monthly educational meetings (CME provided).
Participate in quality initiatives.
Maintain current knowledge according to guidelines put forth by ASE.

Requirements:

Associate's degree in Echocardiography, plus completion of 320 internship hours or 1 year of echo training required.
Completion of RDCS certification (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) (for new grads, must obtain within 2 years of start date).
CPR certification required upon hire.
2+ years of clinical experience preferred.
Ability to frequently lift, move, pull and position required. Must be able to assist with occasional heavy lifting of 100+ pounds.

About NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health:

NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

Why Work for Us:

When you work for NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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