Resource Coordinator Sonography- Reproductive Endo Inferity Full Time

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial is seeking a Resource Coord Ultrasound to support the Ultrasound department with staffing, training, and workflow coordination. The role emphasizes ensuring efficient patient flow, maintaining quality imaging, and assisting with equipment and supply management.

The incumbent will oversee staff orientation, monitor performance, and coordinate with radiologists to optimize department operations.

Qualifications

• ARDMS and ARRT certifications required or preferred.
• 2–3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of related work experience indicating broad knowledge of ultrasound duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing and orientation of new team members.
• Monitor staff performance and schedule adequate department coverage.
• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling; ensure quality images and timely reports.
• Support equipment maintenance and supply management within ultrasound.

Skills

ARDMS

ARRT

Education

Undergraduate education or equivalent

3–5 years related work experience

Job description

Description

The Resource Coord Ultrasound reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, 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:

• Assists with the selection of new team members.
• Conducts orientation and training of new and existing staff.
• Monitors the orientation of staff and identifies further instructional needs.
• Schedules staff for adequate coverage to meet the needs of the department; maintains attendance records.
• Prioritizes, assigns and reviews work; provides feedback to director regarding staff performance.
• Assists the director in establishing and evaluating performance expectations for staff.
• Serves as a resource to staff.
• Ensures staffing levels which meet department guidelines; ensures optimal department coverage and minimal overtime.
• Monitors utilization of supplies and equipment for optimal efficiency and cost containment; orders and maintains supplies used in the department.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs; assists with recommendations regarding the acquisition of new equipment.
• Supports quality assurance programs for the department.
• Enforces policies and procedures; assists in updating and developing procedure manuals and protocols for ultrasound.
• Coordinates patient flow through department; resolves scheduling issues.
• Monitors and maintains the quality of films and services produced in ultrasound.
• Monitors charges and tracks financial performance in ultrasound.
• Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results.
• Enters data such as type of scan and other technical data into computer.
• Conducts scan according to set protocol per organ or anatomical site.
• Views images on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; reviews scan with radiologist prior to releasing patient.
• Develops images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
• Assists in amniocentesis, aspiration and biopsies by performing preliminary studies to locate appropriate entry site and provide needle direction guidance.
• Calls referring physician for 'wet readings'.

Qualifications

Required

• ARDMS, ARRT
• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate thorough working knowledge of the practices in a specialized field.
• More than three up to five years of related work experience required, demonstrating a broad knowledge of the job responsibilities and methods.

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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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.