Sonologist Associate - Diagnostic Radiology Full time Days

About the role

The Sonographer – Sonologist Associate at Northwestern Medicine performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to industry standards, along with department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the request for diagnostic ultrasound services and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and methods of application.
• Utilizes equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services and demonstrates expertise in accordance with an accepted standard of practice to generate ultrasound images.
• Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance his/her comfort with respect to tolerance of the procedure.
• Acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid the diagnosis and treatment management of the patient.
• Responsible for instruction and clinical supervision of students enrolled in an approved ultrasound program and residents.
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care, age-specific sensitivities, and “patients first” guidelines. Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
• Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and preliminary results prior to sending to interpreting physician.
• Pursues and maintains cutting-edge technical and clinical updates.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair as soon as possible.
• Provides technical, image quality, and accuracy oversight for the assessment of sonography examination.
• Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers.
• Identifies areas for potential improvement and recommends corrective actions.

Qualifications

• College based two year training program with clinical education in an accredited health care setting
• Technical competency in General Abdominal/Small Parts scanning, Abdominal Doppler, and general Gynecological scanning
• Graduation from an accredited program in Ultrasound
• ARDMS certification in Abdomen (AB)
• Maintains current ARDMS certification relevant to specialty area – i.e. OB/GYN, RMSKS, VT
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as ARDMS certified Sonographer
• CPR Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.