Sonographer

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Location:

Chicago, IL.

Salary range: $43.61 - $58.88 hourly. Placement depends on experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreement for union positions.

• $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 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Sonographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Programs, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to industry standards, along with department policies and procedures.

• 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 in accordance with accepted standards of practice to generate ultrasound images and demonstrates expertise in limiting exposure to the patient.
• Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure to reduce anxiety and enhance comfort.
• The Sonographer acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid diagnosis and treatment management.
• Responsible for set‑up and sterile tray preparation, including procedure specific needs, medications, guide wires, catheters, and other ancillary equipment.
• Responsible for instruction and clinical supervision of students enrolled in an approved ultrasound program.
• 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 patient and film file tracking.
• Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff.
• Monitors stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisor as soon as possible.

• 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.
• RDMS (Abdomen) Certification.
• ARDMS certification – ARDMS (AB) or ARDMS (OB).
• CPR Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical Demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

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. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine.

We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider