Multispecialty Sonographer-Imaging Casual Rotating Shift

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Multispecialty Sonographer for a casual (as needed) position based at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The role involves days, evenings, and overnights with a flexible schedule to fit patient and department needs.

You will perform abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and MSK ultrasound exams, ensuring high-quality images and patient comfort. You will review requests, operate equipment, educate patients, document procedures, and communicate findings

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic sonography program or ARDMS certified in the relevant areas at hire.
• Two ARDMS areas certified and one additional ARDMS certification within one year of hire.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties (abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, MSK).
• Review requests and patient history to determine exam protocols and techniques.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images while minimizing exposure.
• Provide patient education before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Assess and care for patients per department and age-specific standards.
• Communicate findings to radiologists and ordering providers to support diagnosis.
• Prepare rooms and supplies, including equipment and sterile items.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport as required.
• Document imaging procedures accurately for records and billing.
• Transmit studies to PACS with correct accession numbers.
• Prepare preliminary findings or reports and route to interpreting physicians.
• Perform vascular ultrasound studies per lab protocols.
• Notify about acute or critical findings promptly.
• Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations by urgency.
• Maintain inventory and ensure a clean, organized environment.
• Report equipment issues to leadership and participate in quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal/external departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain satisfactory productivity and image quality, and provide good customer service.
• Participate in continuing education and supervise students as assigned.

Skills

Diagnostic ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

Patient education

PACS/documentation

Quality imaging

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited diagnostic sonography program

Active ARDMS certification

Tools

Ultrasound machine

PACS systems

Job description

Description

**This is a casual (as needed) position located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This role does not have a set schedule, and ideal applicant will be able to pick up for days, evening and overnights.**

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.
• 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 goal

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic sonography program or current, active ARDMS certification applicable to the clinical area of practice at the time of hire.

Certification:

• Certified in two American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) areas and one additional ARDMS certification obtained within one year of hire
• 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-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.

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**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.