Sonographer RMG Part-time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Sycamore, Illinois is seeking a Sonographer to perform vascular sonography complying with the organization’s high standards of care. The role involves reviewing patient history, educating patients, monitoring their conditions, and ensuring quality imaging results. Applicants must have completed an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program and be a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS). This position ensures adherence to the organization’s code of ethics and mission.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures and equipment.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes.

Skills

Vascular imaging

Patient education

Quality control

Education

Accredited Ultrasound Sonography program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Job description

Description

A Sonographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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 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.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

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.