Ultrasonographer

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• $15K Sign on Bonus for Experienced Ultrasonographer
  * NMC is currently recruiting an Ultrasonographer. The position is full-time (72 hours bi-weekly), hours generally vary between 7am - 5pm with variable weekend and on call coverage. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern.
  
  We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

• $15K Sign on Bonus for Experienced Ultrasonographer
  * NMC is currently recruiting an Ultrasonographer. The position is full-time (72 hours bi-weekly), hours generally vary between 7am - 5pm with variable weekend and on call coverage. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern.
  
  We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

• Operates sonography equipment to produce images under the supervision of the Radiologist following established protocols and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program. Bachelors degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.

• Reports To:
  
  Diagnostic Imaging Manager
• Supervises:
• Other Contacts:
  Professional and technological staff, nursing, patients, families, public, hospital staff, students, providers and their staff

• Machinery or Equipment Used:
  Computer, basic office equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment, and patient transport devices
• Physical Demands:
  Occasional: sitting, lifting up to 55 lbs., kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching, downward pull and upward push of 50 lbs. Frequent: bending, squatting, stooping, pushing/pulling. Constant: standing & walking
• Working Conditions:
  
  Exposure to electrical, mechanical and radiant energy hazards, possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. Exposure to crisis situations and unpleasant elements of acute traumatic injuries, occasional stress due to work load and competing priorities. Occasional subject to irregular hours
• Required Protective Equipment: gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, face shield as situation requires

• Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all diagnostic sonography examinations according to American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines including
• Adapts procedures according to protocol to meet the individual needs of the patient, the provider and the situation
• Accurately differentiates between normal and abnormal findings
• Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:
• Talks with and listens to patients/team members
• Reports preliminary interpretation with comparative results to the appropriate provider(s)
• Complete timely clinical documentation
• Uses all electronic systems to appropriately manage the patient experience
• Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
• Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives
• Organi…