Weekend General Sonographer - No Call, Part-Time

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a General Sonographer to support weekend ultrasound services at our Illinois imaging centers. The role emphasizes patient assessment, imaging, and adherence to hospital standards within a busy radiology department.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic ultrasound exams, preparing patients and equipment, documenting results, and ensuring quality and safety throughout procedures while coordinating with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program.
• ARDMS.
• BLS.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders; evaluate requests for diagnostic ultrasound services and determine appropriate procedure protocols and methods of application.
• Assess patients and provide care throughout the procedure in accordance with department, hospital, and age-specific patient care standards.
• Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations according to clinical urgency and accepted practices.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using accepted standards of practice; select appropriate imaging parameters to produce high-quality images while minimizing patient exposure.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program

ARDMS

BLS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a General Sonographer to support weekend ultrasound services at our Illinois imaging centers. The role emphasizes patient assessment, imaging, and adherence to hospital standards within a busy radiology department.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic ultrasound exams, preparing patients and equipment, documenting results, and ensuring quality and safety throughout procedures while coordinating with physicians and care teams.