Sonographer-Imaging Full time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Grayslake, IL

7h•$43 - $60

About The Position

The Multispecialty Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties at Northwestern Medicine’s Grayslake Outpatient and Freestanding ER. This full-time role is scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for 40 hours per week. On-call duty and holiday rotation are required. The sonographer follows established standards of practice and applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. The role includes preparing and performing examinations, caring for and educating patients, documenting and transmitting imaging studies, communicating findings to providers, supporting workflow and quality initiatives, and collaborating with other departments. The position may also include clinical instruction and supervision of students enrolled in accredited ultrasound programs.

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 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 in accordance with 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.
Educate patients 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 and evaluate clinical findings and communicate pertinent information to radiologists and ordering providers.
Prepare examination rooms and perform setup and sterile tray preparation, 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 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, including availability and proper rotation, and keep the environment clean and organized.
Report equipment malfunctions or performance concerns promptly to leadership.
Support departmental quality improvement initiatives through data collection and process improvement efforts.
Facilitate continuity of care by collaborating 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 in accredited ultrasound programs, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.