Multispecialty Sonographer-Imaging Full time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Grayslake, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multispecialty Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties and supports patient care in accordance with Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This full-time position is located at the Grayslake Outpatient and Freestanding ER and is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. On-call and holiday rotations are required.

The role includes reviewing requests and patient histories, selecting appropriate protocols, operating ultrasound equipment, educating and caring for patients, communicating clinical findings, documenting procedures, transmitting studies, and supporting continuity of care. The sonographer also maintains imaging supplies and equipment, contributes to quality improvement, maintains professional certifications, and may provide instruction and supervision to sonography students.

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 and one additional ARDMS certification obtained 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 histories 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 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 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 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 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.
• Communicate acute or critical findings promptly 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, proper rotation, and a clean, organized environment.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions or performance concerns 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

• The company describes a wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness are mentioned as examples of company benefits.
• 401(k) matching is mentioned.

What This Job Offers

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