Multispecialty Sonographer-Imaging Casual Rotating Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

6h • $43 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Multispecialty Sonographer is a casual, as-needed position at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The role has no set schedule, and the ideal applicant can pick up shifts during days, evenings, and overnights. The sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties and supports patient care, diagnostic communication, imaging documentation, equipment and supply readiness, quality initiatives, and departmental operations. The position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic sonography program or hold current, active ARDMS certification applicable to the clinical area of practice at the time of hire.
• Certification in two ARDMS areas.
• Obtain one additional ARDMS certification within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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 promote 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 sterile trays, 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, 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 imaging-area supply inventory, ensuring availability, proper rotation, and a clean, organized environment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed