Part-Time Day-Shift Vascular Sonographer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sonographer to perform vascular ultrasound in accordance with standards and departmental policies, ensuring patient safety and image quality. The position emphasizes a patient‑first approach within a leading healthcare system.

Responsibilities include reviewing history, educating patients, preparing contrast when ordered, monitoring status, selecting imaging factors, operating equipment, ensuring safety, and reporting findings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with one credential (RDMS) within 3 months of graduation; new graduates need Certificate of Completion.
• BLS for healthcare providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/ responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with imaging quality.
• Takes action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning and repeating procedures.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS for healthcare providers

Education

Graduated from an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program

RDMS certification or Certificate of Completion for new graduates

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sonographer to perform vascular ultrasound in accordance with standards and departmental policies, ensuring patient safety and image quality. The position emphasizes a patient‑first approach within a leading healthcare system.

Responsibilities include reviewing history, educating patients, preparing contrast when ordered, monitoring status, selecting imaging factors, operating equipment, ensuring safety, and reporting findings.