Multispecialty Sonographer-Imaging Part Time Nights

Northwesternmedicine; Grayslake (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 77 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine's Grayslake Outpatient Center is seeking a part-time Ultrasound Sonographer for 20 hours per week. The shift runs 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, Sunday-Monday-Tuesday alternating weeks, with on-call and holiday on-call rotation.

The role performs diagnostic ultrasound across abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and MSK, reviews requests, operates equipment, educates patients, maintains records, and supports radiologists with timely findings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program.
• Certified in two ARDMS areas and one additional ARDMS certification obtained within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsabilités

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties (abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, MSK).
• Review imaging requests and patient history to determine protocols.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images while minimizing exposure.
• Provide patient education before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintain patient care standards and assist with positioning and transport as needed.
• Document procedures and ensure accurate records and billing.
• Transmit studies to PACS and route preliminary findings to radiologists.

Formation

Accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program

ARDMS certifications (2 areas) + 1 additional within 1 year

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week located at Grayslake Outpatient Center. The hours are 10:30p to 7am and the schedule is as follows: 1st week = Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 2nd week = Wednesday, Thursday. On call and Holiday on call 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.
• 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

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program
• 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)

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.

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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.

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