Multispecialty Ultrasound Specialist | Diagnostic Imaging

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Multispecialty Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams across abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and MSK modalities. You will review requests, operate equipment, educate patients, document findings, and coordinate with radiologists to support patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, managing workflows, and contributing to quality improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties per established standards.
• Review imaging requests and patient history to determine examination protocols.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images while minimizing exposure.
• Provide patient education before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Assess patient condition and care according to department and age-specific standards.
• Communicate findings to radiologists and ordering providers to support diagnosis.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain sterile supplies and equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning, lifting, and transport as needed.
• Document procedures accurately for patient records and billing.
• Transmit studies to PACS and other imaging systems with correct accession numbers.
• Prepare preliminary findings and route to interpreting physicians.
• Perform vascular ultrasound studies per vascular lab protocols.
• Notify acute or critical findings promptly to the ordering provider.
• Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations by urgency.
• Maintain imaging area supplies and a clean environment.
• Report equipment issues promptly and participate in quality improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain productivity, image quality, and customer service standards.
• Participate in continuing education and supervise students in accredited programs.

Skills

Ultrasound knowledge

Education

ARDMS certified in two areas

Additional ARDMS certification within 1 year

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Multispecialty Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams across abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and MSK modalities. You will review requests, operate equipment, educate patients, document findings, and coordinate with radiologists to support patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, managing workflows, and contributing to quality improvement.