Multispecialty Ultrasound Sonographer — Flexible Shifts

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

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