Sonographer-Imaging Full time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Grayslake, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multispecialty Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple specialties, including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and musculoskeletal imaging. The role follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. It is a full-time position at 40 hours per week at the Grayslake Outpatient and Freestanding ER, with a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. On-call and holiday rotation are required.

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 multiple specialties, including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and MSK, in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Review and evaluate 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.
• Provide patient education before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and improve comfort and cooperation.
• Assess and care for patients throughout the procedure in accordance with department, hospital, and age-specific patient care standards.
• Observe, evaluate, and communicate pertinent clinical findings to radiologists and ordering providers to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare examination rooms and perform set-up 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.
• Accurately document imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to ensure correct 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, in accordance with vascular laboratory protocols.
• Communicate acute or critical findings promptly to the ordering provider and document notifications per policy.
• Manage daily worklists and prioritize examinations according to clinical urgency and accepted practices.
• Maintain supply inventory in imaging areas, ensuring availability, proper rotation, and a clean, organized environment.
• 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 through effective 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
• Lifecycle benefits
• Benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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