Multimodality Sonographer - Ultrasound Nights

Multimodality Sonographer - Ultrasound, Full-Term, Nights (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

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The salary range for this position is $43.35 – $60.70 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range depends on factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Please visit our Benefits page to learn more.

Days:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Hours:

7:00 pm to 7:30 am

As a Sonographer Multimodality, you will perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to industry standards, departmental policies, and all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Evaluate requests for diagnostic, vascular, and OB/GYN ultrasound services; assess patients to determine appropriate procedure protocols.
• Utilize equipment and accessories, employ techniques, and perform services in accordance with accepted standards to generate high quality ultrasound images.
• Provide patient education in written and verbal form prior to, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and enhance comfort.
• Act as an agent to observe and communicate pertinent information for physicians to aid diagnosis and treatment management.
• Set‑up and sterile tray preparation, including procedure‑specific needs, medications, guide wires, catheters, and other ancillary equipment.
• Provide instruction and clinical supervision to ultrasound students enrolled in approved programs.
• Care for patients throughout procedures according to departmental and hospital standards, including lifting and transporting patients to imaging devices.

• Assist patients personally before exams, provide thorough explanations of procedures and risks, and coordinate schedules.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and diagnostic performance for the entire body.
• Document imaging procedures manually and electronically to ensure correct charging and patient/file tracking.
• Transmit acquired images to PACS with correct accession numbers.
• Compose preliminary reports and manage work lists and triage exams.
• Monitor inventory of supplies, reorder, rotate, and maintain clean imaging rooms.
• Report equipment failures or irregularities to supervisors promptly.
• Perform venous duplex lower extremity ultrasounds per vascular laboratory protocol.
• Create preliminary reports in Prosolv and verify placement in Power Chart.
• Record acute findings and notify ordering physicians; log time in Prosolv.
• Generate patient visit outcomes in Data Check.
• Deliver optimum quality imaging and optimal productivity with excellent customer service.
• Collect data to support quality‑management metrics.
• Participate in process improvement to enhance service quality.
• Identify improvement areas and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure continuity of care through cross‑departmental communication.

Required:

• Completion of a two‑year college‑based training program with clinical education in an accredited health‑care setting.
• Technical competency in General Abdominal/Small Parts scanning, Abdominal Doppler, General Gynecological, 1st trimester Obstetrical, and Venous Lower Extremity scanning.
• Graduation from an accredited ultrasound program.
• ARDMS certification in at least two of the following:
  Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Vascular Technology (VT); third certification to be obtained within six months of hire.
• CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 lb and push/pull up to 50 lb.

Preferred:

• Three years of experience as a sonographer.
• ARDMS VT, OB/GYN, and AB certification prior to hire.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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 checks are performed, and convictions are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay