Sonographer Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

Explore an enriching career opportunity at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital as we embark on an exciting expansion project dedicated to enhancing patient care in our community. This endeavor will not only double our inpatient capacity through new patient care pavilions but also upgrade our Emergency Department with advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities. As a Magnet designated hospital with a prestigious Magnet with Distinction honor we pride ourselves on nursing excellence and exceptional patient outcomes.

Join our ultrasound team where youll work with cutting-edge technology including Philips systems and innovative workflow tools like Epic EHR and ModLink. Our vibrant team culture emphasizes collaboration patient safety and a strong work-life balancetheres no on-call work required. With free parking and convenient onsite amenities such as Starbucks and walking trails youll find Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital to be the ideal environment to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in patient care.

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This position is a full-time role at 36 hours per week (12-hour shifts) located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. 

The Ultrasonographer reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Description

• Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS charged and tracked accurately.
• Communicates with patient before procedure explains risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
• Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results.
• Enters data such as type of scan selects proper transducer and techniques.
• Conducts scan according to set protocol per organ or anatomical site; accurately annotates images.
• Views images on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; reviews scan with radiologist prior to releasing patient as necessary.
• Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
• Assists and accurately sets up for amniocentesis aspiration and biopsies by performing preliminary studies to locate appropriate entry site and provide needle direction guidance.
• Calls referring physician for wet readings after reviewing the images with a radiologist.
• Performs clerical tasks such as receiving orders scheduling patients and recordkeeping.
• Maintains and cleans work area and equipment.
• Replenishes supplies and stocks rooms as needed.

Qualifications :

Required:

• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• Physical Demand Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time