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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Multispecialty Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations across specialties such as abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and musculoskeletal imaging. The role follows established standards of practice and organizational policies, procedures, ethics, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. The sonographer reviews imaging requests and patient history, selects appropriate protocols, operates ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images, and provides patient education and care throughout procedures. The position also supports vascular studies, communicates clinical findings, prepares procedure rooms and supplies, documents and transmits studies, contributes to quality improvement, and may provide instruction and supervision to students in accredited ultrasound programs.

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 multiple specialties, including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and MSK.
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.
Provide patient education before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and improve comfort and cooperation.
Assess and care for patients throughout procedures according to department, hospital, and age-specific patient care standards.
Observe, evaluate, and communicate pertinent clinical findings to radiologists and ordering providers.
Prepare examination rooms and set up sterile trays, 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 for 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, according to 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 supply inventory, proper rotation, and a clean, organized imaging environment.
Promptly report equipment malfunctions or performance concerns to leadership.
Support departmental quality improvement initiatives through data collection and process improvement efforts.
Collaborate with internal and external departments and provider offices to facilitate continuity of care.
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 in accredited ultrasound programs, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.