General Sonographer-Casual As Needed

Salary range: $40.79 – $57.11 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. For union positions, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits include a comprehensive total rewards package, flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund, and educational support. For more information, visit the benefits section. Responsibilities Review patient history and physician orders; evaluate diagnostic ultrasound service requests and determine appropriate procedure protocols. Assess patients and provide care during the procedure in accordance with department, hospital, and age‑specific patient care standards. Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations by clinical urgency and accepted practices. Prepare patients, equipment, supplies, and sterile trays including medications, guide wires, catheters, and ancillary equipment as required. Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using accepted standards of practice, selecting 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 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 support 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; report malfunctions or deficiencies to management promptly. 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 to support departmental and organizational goals. Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program. American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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 offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis following 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr