Sonographer-Imaging Part 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 at the Grayslake Outpatient Center with a Freestanding ER. This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week night-shift position. The ideal applicant has prior experience in pediatrics, vascular, obstetrics, and abdomen/small parts. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and requires adherence to its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in pediatrics, vascular, obstetrics, and abdomen/small parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations in 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 support comfort and cooperation.
• Assess and care for patients throughout procedures according to departmental, hospital, and age-specific patient care standards.
• Observe and evaluate clinical findings and communicate pertinent 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 transportation to and from imaging areas as required.
• Document imaging 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 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.
• 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 and proper rotation, and keep the environment clean and organized.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions or performance concerns 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.

Benefits

• The employer offers a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

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