Multispecialty Sonographer-Imaging Casual Rotating Shift

**This is a casual (as needed) position located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This role does not have a set schedule and ideal applicant will be able to pick up for days evening and overnights. **

The  Multispecialty 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:

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties including abdominal OB/GYN vascular breast and MSK in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Review and evaluate imaging requests and patient history to determine appropriate examination protocols and techniques.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and accessories to produce high-quality diagnostic images while minimizing patient exposure.
• Provide patient education before during and after procedures to reduce anxiety and improve comfort and cooperation.
• Assess and care for patients throughout the procedure in accordance with department hospital and age-specific patient care standards.
• Observe evaluate and communicate pertinent clinical findings to radiologists and ordering providers to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare examination rooms and perform set-up and sterile tray preparation including procedure-specific supplies medications guide wires catheters and ancillary equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning lifting and transport to and from imaging areas as required.
•  Accurately document imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to ensure correct patient records image tracking and billing.
• Transmit completed studies to PACS and other imaging systems using correct accession numbers.
• Prepare preliminary findings or reports in designated reporting systems and route to interpreting physicians as required.
• Perform vascular ultrasound studies including lower extremity venous duplex examinations in accordance with vascular laboratory protocols.
•  Communicate acute or critical findings promptly to the ordering provider and document notifications per policy.
• Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations according to clinical urgency and accepted practices.
• Maintain supply inventory in imaging areas ensuring availability proper rotation and a clean organized environment.
• Report equipment malfunctions or performance concerns promptly to leadership.
• Support departmental quality improvement initiatives through data collection and process improvement efforts.
• Facilitate continuity of care through effective collaboration with internal and external departments and provider offices.
•  Maintain satisfactory productivity image quality and customer service standards.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required professional certifications.
• Provide clinical instruction and supervision to students enrolled in accredited ultrasound programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goal

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

•  Graduate of an accredited diagnostic sonography program or current active ARDMS certification applicable to the clinical area of practice at the time of hire.

Certification:

• Certified in two American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) areas and one additional ARDMS certification obtained within one year of hire 
• 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