Sonographer Maternal Fetal Medicine Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

13d • $44 - $59

About The Position

The Sonographer, Maternal Fetal Medicine, performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with industry standards, departmental policies and procedures, and relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements. The role requires both Maternal Fetal Medicine and OBGYN clinical experience, with a strong preference for ARDMS Obstetrics and Gynecology certification. The Sonographer uses independent judgment to obtain two-dimensional recordings of female reproductive anatomy and fetal structures, evaluates requests and patients to determine appropriate protocols, and produces diagnostic images while limiting patient exposure. The role also includes patient education, communicating pertinent observations to physicians, documenting procedures and sending images to PACS, maintaining supplies and room cleanliness, and promptly reporting equipment issues. This is a casual day-shift position listed at 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE). The hourly salary range is USD 43.81 to USD 59.15.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification; ARDMS certification is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited medical sonography program.
• Two or more years of experience as a Sonographer in a Maternal Fetal Medicine practice.
• Technical competency in the relevant specialty.
• Obtain Fetal Medicine Foundation certification in Nuchal Translucency, Nasal Bone, Tricuspid Flow, and Ductus Venosus within the first six months of employment.
• Maintain continued development of education, training, and experience consistent with AIUM site certification.
• REG ARDMS.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Three or more years of experience.
• Additional certification relevant to the specialty area, including Fetal Echo (FE) certification.
• ARDMS Obstetrics and Gynecology certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to industry standards and department policies and procedures.
• Use independent judgment to perform two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of female reproductive anatomy and fetal structures.
• Evaluate ultrasound service requests and assess patients to determine appropriate procedure protocols and methods of application.
• Use equipment, accessories, techniques, and procedures in accordance with accepted standards of practice to generate ultrasound images while limiting patient exposure.
• Provide written and/or verbal patient education before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and improve comfort and tolerance.
• Observe and communicate pertinent information to physicians to support diagnosis and treatment management.
• Document imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to support correct charging and patient and film-file tracking.
• Send acquired images to the PACS system using the correct accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff.
• Monitor imaging-room supplies, reorder items in a timely manner, rotate dated items, and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Promptly report equipment failures, irregular performance, and equipment in disrepair to a supervisor.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED