Multispecialty Sonographer-Imaging Casual Rotating Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

4d • $43 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

This casual, as-needed position is located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. There is no set schedule; the ideal applicant can pick up day, evening, and overnight shifts. The Multispecialty Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties and supports patient care, accurate imaging, clinical communication, and departmental operations. The role follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

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 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 promote comfort and cooperation.
• Assess and care for patients throughout procedures in accordance with department, hospital, and age-specific standards.
• Observe, evaluate, and communicate relevant 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 needed.
• Document procedures manually or electronically to maintain 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 based on clinical urgency and accepted practices.
• Maintain imaging-area supply inventory, ensuring supplies are available and properly rotated and that the environment is clean and organized.
• 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 support continuity of care.
• Meet 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 describes a wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with eligibility dependent on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree