The Sonographer ensures accurate exam ordering, charging, and tracking within HIS/RIS, while communicating with patients to explain procedures, monitor comfort, and obtain necessary history for the radiologist. Responsibilities also include conducting scans according to protocol, accurately annotating images, preparing studies for review, and assisting with invasive procedures like amniocentesis and biopsies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent experience, hold certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association. This is a full-time, night shift position requiring holiday on-call rotation.
Job Description**We are currently hiring for 2 open positions at our Grayslake Outpatient Center with a Freestanding ER.
Ideal applicant will have prior experience in Peds, vascular, OB and abdomen/small parts.
Current openings include:Full time (40 hours per week) Night shift.
Schedule is Sunday to Thursday 10:30p to 7am.
Holiday and on call rotation required.
Sign on bonus eligible for eligible applicants.
Part Time (20 hours per week) evening shift.
The schedule is Tues 4p-1030p, Wed 330p-1030p, Thur 4p-1030p.
On call and holiday rotation required.**The Multispecialty 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.Responsibilities:Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties, including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and MSK, in accordance with established standards of practice.Review and evaluate imaging requests and patient history to determine appropriate examination protocols and techniques.Operate ultrasound equipment and accessories to produce high-quality diagnostic images while minimizing patient exposure.Provide patient education before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and improve comfort and cooperation.Assess and care for patients throughout the procedure in accordance with department, hospital, and age-specific patient care standards.Observe, evaluate, and communicate pertinent clinical findings to radiologists and ordering providers to support diagnosis and treatment.Prepare examination rooms and perform set-up and sterile tray preparation, including procedure-specific supplies, medications, guide wires, catheters, and ancillary equipment.Assist with patient positioning, lifting, and transport to and from imaging areas as required.
Accurately document imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to ensure correct patient records, image tracking, and billing.Transmit completed studies to PACS and other imaging systems using correct accession numbers.Prepare preliminary findings or reports in designated reporting systems and route to interpreting physicians as required.Perform vascular ultrasound studies, including lower extremity venous duplex examinations, in accordance with vascular laboratory protocols.
Communicate acute or critical findings promptly to the ordering provider and document notifications per policy.Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations according to clinical urgency and accepted practices.Maintain supply inventory in imaging areas, ensuring availability, proper rotation, and a clean, organized environment.Report equipment malfunctions or performance concerns promptly to leadership.Support departmental quality improvement initiatives through data collection and process improvement efforts.Facilitate continuity of care through effective collaboration with internal and external departments and provider offices.
Benefits
401(k) Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Lifecycle Benefits
Maintain satisfactory productivity, image quality, and customer service standards.Participate in continuing education and maintain required professional certifications.Provide clinical instruction and supervision to students enrolled in accredited ultrasound programs, as assigned.Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goalQualificationsRequired:Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography ProgramCertified in two American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) areas and one additional ARDMS certification obtained within one year of hire Basic Life Support (BLS)Additional InformationNorthwestern 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 CheckNorthwestern 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.
BenefitsWe 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.Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
