Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer (Sign on Bonus!)

Ultrasonographer*$15K Sign on Bonus for Experienced UltrasonographerNMC 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 USDOperates 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 ManagerOther Contacts: Professional and technological staff, nursing, patients, families, public, hospital staff, students, providers and their staffMachinery or Equipment Used: Computer, basic office equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment, and patient transport devicesPhysical 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 & walkingWorking 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 hoursRequired Protective Equipment: gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, face shield as situation requiresIncorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all diagnostic sonography examinations according to American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines includingAdapts procedures according to protocol to meet the individual needs of the patient, the provider and the situationAccurately differentiates between normal and abnormal findingsCommunicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:Talks with and listens to patients/team membersReports preliminary interpretation with comparative results to the appropriate provider(s)Complete timely clinical documentationUses all electronic systems to appropriately manage the patient experienceProtects confidentiality of patient/colleaguesApplies critical thinking skills and considers alternativesOrganizes multitask workloadPrioritizes tasks/workCollects/integrates data from multiple sourcesOrganizes/delivers care for multiple prioritiesDevelops and maintain human care relationshipsAdapts patient care for diverse populationsAdvocates for needs of patientsRefers concerns/issues to appropriate resourcesManages self and resources effectivelyAcknowledges limits of experience and capabilityIdentifies learning needs and seeks resourcesUtilizes equipment and supplies appropriatelyMaintain clean, orderly environment of careEnsures traffic control in "sensitive areas"Seeks out and accepts feedbackRequests assistance appropriatelyApplies leadership skillsParticipates in the peer review process through adherence to performance guidelines and protocolsManages conflictCoordinates workflow among co-workers to maintain adequate coverage for scheduled and non-scheduled examsIncorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotionProvides appropriate information to patientAssesses for barriers to learningUses colleagues as a learning resourceSupports the preceptorship program, student rotations and job shadow experiencesApplies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unitProvides age specific careApplies knowledge of expected norms in providing careApplies new data to improve careIntegrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skillsDemonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population servedSee department and modality specific competencies