Multispecialty Sonographer - Oakbrook Full time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Oakbrook, IL

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About The Position

The Multispecialty Sonographer reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties, including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and musculoskeletal imaging. It includes patient care and education, image documentation and transmission, communication of clinical findings, room and equipment preparation, worklist management, and collaboration with providers and departments. The sonographer also supports quality improvement, maintains professional certifications, and may instruct 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) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and musculoskeletal specialties according to established standards of practice.
• Review imaging requests and patient history to select 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 support 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 or electronically to support 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 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 ordering providers 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, proper rotation, and a clean, organized environment.
• Report equipment malfunctions or performance concerns promptly to leadership.
• Support departmental quality improvement 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.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine states that it offers competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Detailed benefits information is available through the company’s benefits webpage; eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

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