General Sonographer Ultrasound-Casual As Needed

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a General Sonographer to support diagnostic ultrasound services in our imaging department. The role requires clinical judgment, adherence to the Code of Ethics, and compliance with all policies and standards.

You will review orders, prepare patients and equipment, perform exams with appropriate imaging parameters, and communicate findings to physicians. The position also involves educating patients, supervising students as assigned, and maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program.
• ARDMS certification.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Review patient history and orders; determine appropriate ultrasound protocols.
• Assess patients and provide care during procedures according to standards.
• Prepare patients and equipment, maintain sterile technique and supplies.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations with appropriate imaging parameters.
• Position, assist, and transport patients safely to imaging devices.
• Educate patients to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Monitor patient condition during procedures and report findings.
• Enter and report scan results accurately and ensure proper documentation.
• Support quality improvement and supervise students as assigned.

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program

ARDMS

BLS

Description du poste

Description

TheGeneral Sonographerreflects 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

• Review patient history and physician orders; evaluate requests for diagnostic ultrasound services and determine appropriate procedure protocols and methods of application.




• Assess patients and provide care throughout the procedure in accordance with department, hospital, and age-specific patient care standards.




• Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations according to clinical urgency and accepted practices.




• Prepare patients, equipment, supplies, and sterile trays, including procedure-specific accessories, medications, guide wires, catheters, and ancillary equipment as required.




• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using accepted standards of practice; select appropriate imaging parameters to produce high-quality images while minimizing patient exposure.




• Position, assist, lift, and transport patients safely to and from imaging devices as needed.




• Educate patients using verbal and/or written materials before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and promote comfort and cooperation.




• Exercise professional judgment, care, and discretion in all patient interactions.




• Monitor patient condition continuously during procedures and report changes or pertinent findings to the physician.




• Act as a clinical resource through observation and communication to obtain information supporting physician diagnosis and treatment planning.




• Analyze imaging results, identify quality issues, and take corrective action, including repositioning patients or repeating procedures when necessary.




• Enter, document, transmit, and report scan results accurately; ensure correct charging, patient record documentation, and image transmission to PACS using appropriate accession numbers.




• Follow infection control policies and sterile technique guidelines in accordance with hospital standards.




• Implement safety standards and perform required quality control procedures on ultrasound equipment.




• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance; promptly report malfunctions or deficiencies to management.




• Monitor supply inventory in imaging areas; reorder supplies as needed, rotate dated items, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.




• Support departmental quality improvement initiatives through data collection and process improvement efforts.




• Provide clinical instruction and supervision to students enrolled in approved ultrasound programs, as assigned.




• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication with physicians and interdisciplinary teams




• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program


• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS)


• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Equal Opportunity

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-based 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 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.