Ultrasonographer-Maternal Fetal Medicine Full Time Days

**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week that requires travel between Lake Forest and Glenview clinics with the possibility of travel to the Grayslake clinic in the future. Hours will either be 5 (8s) or 4 (10s) depending on the week.**

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.

The Ultrasonographer supports the physician by performing technically expert diagnostic ultrasound and related procedures to aid in the diagnosis prognosis treatment and follow-up of patients with various health conditions. This position must consistently demonstrate concern and understanding of the patient to reduce anxiety and to promote comfort and tolerance of the procedure.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses the patient evaluates the request for diagnostic ultrasound services and determines appropriate method of application.
• Prepares appropriate equipment/accessories completes sterile tray preparation positions the patient and performs ultrasound and related procedures.
• Lifts and transports patients to and from imaging devices.
• Provides patient education before during and after procedure.
• Observes the patient and communicates pertinent information to the physician.
• Generates patient reports sends acquired images electronically for accession/retrieval.
• Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment troubleshoots malfunctions and promptly reports deficiencies to management.
• Monitors supply stock to ensure adequate reserve.
• Collects data to measure and track quality management.
• Supports department initiatives (formal/informal process improvement problem solving).
• Instructs and provides clinical guidance to students.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited medical sonography program
• Zero (0) to two (2) years experience in a relevant role.
• Technical competency in relevant specialty.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification relevant to specialty area/modality.
  • RVT through ARDMS or RVS certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) accepted for Vascular.
• 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

• Associate or bachelors Degree.
• Three or more years experience.
• Additional certification relevant to specialty area.

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