Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer (Sign on Bonus!)

Ultrasonographer

*$15K Sign on Bonus for Experienced Ultrasonographer

NMC is currently recruiting an Ultrasonographer. The position is full-time (72 hours bi-weekly), hours generally vary between 7am - 5pm with variable weekend and on call coverage. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Pay Range $33.00 to $47.44 USD

Operates sonography equipment to produce images under the supervision of the Radiologist following established protocols and procedures.

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program. Bachelors degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred. Active Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), or board eligible. Specialty registration in at least one of the following specialties: Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), Obstetrics (OB), or Vascular Technology (VT) is required within 6 months of hire. Current BLS certification is required.

Reports To: Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Other Contacts: Professional and technological staff, nursing, patients, families, public, hospital staff, students, providers and their staff

Machinery or Equipment Used: Computer, basic office equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment, and patient transport devices

Physical Demands: Occasional: sitting, lifting up to 55 lbs., kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching, downward pull and upward push of 50 lbs. Frequent: bending, squatting, stooping, pushing/pulling. Constant: standing & walking

Working Conditions: Exposure to electrical, mechanical and radiant energy hazards, possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. Exposure to crisis situations and unpleasant elements of acute traumatic injuries, occasional stress due to work load and competing priorities. Occasional subject to irregular hours

Required Protective Equipment: gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, face shield as situation requires

Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all diagnostic sonography examinations according to American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines including

Adapts procedures according to protocol to meet the individual needs of the patient, the provider and the situation

Accurately differentiates between normal and abnormal findings

Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:

Talks with and listens to patients/team members

Reports preliminary interpretation with comparative results to the appropriate provider(s)

Complete timely clinical documentation

Uses all electronic systems to appropriately manage the patient experience

Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives

Organizes multitask workload

Prioritizes tasks/work

Collects/integrates data from multiple sources

Organizes/delivers care for multiple priorities

Develops and maintain human care relationships

Adapts patient care for diverse populations

Advocates for needs of patients

Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources

Manages self and resources effectively

Acknowledges limits of experience and capability

Identifies learning needs and seeks resources

Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately

Maintain clean, orderly environment of care

Ensures traffic control in "sensitive areas"

Seeks out and accepts feedback

Requests assistance appropriately

Applies leadership skills

Participates in the peer review process through adherence to performance guidelines and protocols

Manages conflict

Coordinates workflow among co-workers to maintain adequate coverage for scheduled and non-scheduled exams

Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion

Provides appropriate information to patient

Assesses for barriers to learning

Uses colleagues as a learning resource

Supports the preceptorship program, student rotations and job shadow experiences

Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit

Provides age specific care

Applies knowledge of expected norms in providing care

Applies new data to improve care

Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills

Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served

See department and modality specific competencies