General Sonographer Part Time 20 hour Day shift

The  General Sonographer  reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

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.

• Prepare patients equipment supplies and sterile trays including procedure-specific accessories medications guide wires catheters and ancillary equipment as required.

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using accepted standards of practice; select appropriate imaging parameters to produce high-quality images while minimizing patient exposure.

• Position assist lift and transport patients safely to and from imaging devices as needed.

• Educate patients using verbal and/or written materials before during and after procedures to reduce anxiety and promote comfort and cooperation.

• Exercise professional judgment care and discretion in all patient interactions.

• Monitor patient condition continuously during procedures and report changes or pertinent findings to the physician.

• Act as a clinical resource through observation and communication to obtain information supporting physician diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Analyze imaging results identify quality issues and take corrective action including repositioning patients or repeating procedures when necessary.

• Enter document transmit and report scan results accurately; ensure correct charging patient record documentation and image transmission to PACS using appropriate accession numbers.

• Follow infection control policies and sterile technique guidelines in accordance with hospital standards.

• Implement safety standards and perform required quality control procedures on ultrasound equipment.

• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance; promptly report malfunctions or deficiencies to management.

• Monitor supply inventory in imaging areas; reorder supplies as needed rotate dated items and maintain a clean organized work environment.

• Support departmental quality improvement initiatives through data collection and process improvement efforts.

• Provide clinical instruction and supervision to students enrolled in approved ultrasound programs as assigned.

• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications :

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program
• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 

Additional Information :

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. 

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time