Sonographer OBGYN Full time

Northwestern Medicine; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sonographer to perform vascular imaging in compliance with scope and standards and in line with the organization’s mission and values. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and accurate reporting of scan results.

Graduates of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program with RDMS certification within 3 months of graduation and BLS for Healthcare Providers are preferred. This on-site role offers standard hospital benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification within 3 months of graduation.
• BLS for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports changes as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and identifies image quality issues.
• Takes action to resolve image quality issues and repeats procedures when needed.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vascular imaging

Education

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program

RDMS certification within 3 months of graduation

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Description

TheSonographerreflects 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.

• Performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.


• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.


• 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 appropriate 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 the quality of imaging results.


• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.


• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program

Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with one credential (RDMS) within 3 months of graduation, new graduates need Certificate of Completion from the college


• BLS for healthcare providers

Preferred

• One year experience in vascular imaging

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. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.