Sonographer- Eligible

Sonographer – Full and Part‑Time Positions Available – Sign‑On Bonus Eligible

Apply for the Sonographer position at All About Ultrasound. The hourly salary range is $39.70–$55.58
, based on experience and internal equity.

This role is based at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, a Magnet® designated hospital with a Distinguished® honor. We are expanding our inpatient capacity and upgrading our Emergency Department with advanced imaging. The team uses Philips ultrasound systems and workflows such as Epic EHR and Mod Link.
No on‑call work is required.

• Full‑time day shift – weekend rotations required
• Full‑time evening and overnight shifts – one weekend overnight shift per week required for both evening and overnight positions
• Part‑time evening and overnight shifts – same weekend requirement as full‑time
• Casual/as‑needed position
• All positions require one holiday shift per year

Selected positions offer a sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible candidates.

• Ensure all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately.
• Communicate with patients before and during procedures to explain risks, expectations and monitor safety and comfort.
• Obtain complete patient history for the radiologist.
• Enter data such as type of scan, select proper transducer and techniques.
• Conduct scans according to set protocol for each organ or anatomical site and annotate images accurately.
• Review images on a video display screen to ensure quality, and review the scan with the radiologist prior to releasing the patient as necessary.
• Prepare images and compile studies for the radiologist, relaying all appropriate information.
• Assist and accurately set up for amniocentesis, aspiration and biopsies, performing preliminary studies to locate appropriate entry site and guide needle direction.
• Call referring physicians for "wet readings" after reviewing images with the radiologist.
• Perform clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients and keeping records.
• Maintain and clean the work area and equipment.
• Replenish supplies and stock rooms as needed.

• 2–3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• Registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Physical demands:
  • Lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Push or pull force up to 50 pounds.

• $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year ($5,700 for part‑time).
• $10,000 student loan repayment per year ($5,000 for part‑time).
• $1,000 professional development stipend per year ($500 for 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.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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 do not automatically disqualify candidates; each is considered on a case‑by‑case basis.