Multispecialty Sonographer- Full-Time Days (Old Irving Park)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

2d•$41 - $57

About The Position

The Multispecialty Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties while adhering to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, and relevant regulatory and accreditation standards. The role supports patient care through high-quality imaging, patient education and assistance, communication of clinical findings, accurate documentation, and collaboration with providers and departments. The sonographer also contributes to quality improvement, maintains professional certifications, and may provide clinical instruction and supervision to ultrasound students as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program.
Certified in two American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) areas.
Obtain one additional ARDMS certification within one year of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and MSK specialties in accordance with established standards of practice.
Review 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.
Educate patients before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and improve comfort and cooperation.
Assess and care for patients throughout procedures in accordance with department, hospital, and age-specific patient care standards.
Observe, evaluate, and communicate pertinent clinical findings to radiologists and ordering providers.
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.
Document imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to ensure accurate 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 them to interpreting physicians as required.
Perform vascular ultrasound studies, including lower extremity venous duplex examinations, in accordance with vascular laboratory protocols.
Promptly communicate acute or critical findings to the ordering provider and document notifications according to policy.
Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations according to clinical urgency and accepted practices.
Maintain imaging-area supply inventory, including availability and proper rotation, and keep the environment clean and organized.
Promptly report equipment malfunctions or performance concerns to leadership.
Support departmental quality improvement initiatives through data collection and process improvement efforts.
Facilitate continuity of care through 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 goals.