General Sonographer, Full-Time, Days (Rotating Weekends)

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a General Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with industry standards. The role includes patient assessment, education, and coordination with physicians to aid diagnosis.

The candidate will operate ultrasound equipment, supervise students, and ensure quality imaging with PACS documentation, while maintaining patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS) Abdomen (AB).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requests for diagnostic ultrasound services and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol.
• Utilizes equipment and techniques to generate ultrasound images while limiting patient exposure.
• Provides patient education before, during, and after the procedure to alleviate anxiety and improve comfort.
• Acts as an information source for physicians to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Sets up and prepares sterile trays and ancillary equipment for procedures.
• Supervises students enrolled in approved ultrasound programs.
• Cares for patients during procedures per department standards and assists with transporting patients when needed.
• Documents imaging procedures and ensures correct charging and PACS accessioning.
• Monitors and manages stock in imaging rooms and reports equipment issues.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient education

Image documentation

Procedure setup

Education

Graduated from accredited Ultrasound Sonography program

ARDMS Abdomen (AB)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Job description

The AMC General Sonographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Programs, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to industry standards, along with department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the request for diagnostic ultrasound services and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and methods of application.
• Utilize equipment and accessories, employ techniques and procedures, perform services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice to generate ultrasound images and demonstrates expertise in limiting the exposure to the patient.
• Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient's anxiety and enhance his/her comfort zone with respect to tolerance of the procedure.
• The Sonographer acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid the diagnosis and treatment management of the patient.
• Responsible for set-up and sterile tray preparation, including procedure specific needs, medications, guide wires, catheters, and other ancillary equipment.
• Responsible for instruction and clinical supervision of students enrolled in an approved ultrasound program.
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care, age-specific sensitivities, and "patients first" guidelines. Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.

Additional Functions

• Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking.
• Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff.
• Monitors stock of supplies in imagining rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisor as soon as possible.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program
• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) Abdomen (AB)
• Basic Life Support (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. 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.