Northwestern Medicine
Sonographer-Imaging Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible
Northwestern Medicine, Grayslake, Illinois, United States, 60030
Sonographer – Imaging Full Time Nights
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction has an impact. As a member of our team, you’ll join our quest for better health care across the Northwestern Medicine system, benefiting from competitive advantages including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, a 401(k) match, and lifecycle benefits.
Job Description
This is a full-time position (40 h/wk) at Grayslake Outpatient Center, night/3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday 10:30 pm–7 am). Holiday on‑call rotation is required.
The Ultrasonographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies and regulations.
Responsibilities
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately.
Communicates with patient before procedure, explains risks and expectations; monitors safety and comfort during procedure.
Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results.
Enters data such as type of scan, selects proper transducer and techniques.
Conducts scans per protocol for each organ or anatomical site; accurately annotates images.
Views images on a video display screen to ensure quality, reviews with radiologist prior to releasing patient.
Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist, relaying all appropriate information.
Assists and accurately sets up for amniocentesis, aspiration, and biopsies by performing preliminary studies to locate entry site and provide needle direction guidance.
Calls referring physician for “wet readings” after reviewing images with a radiologist.
Performs clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients, and record‑keeping.
Maintains and cleans work area and equipment and replenishes supplies.
Qualifications
2–3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
BLS through American Heart Association.
Physical Demand
Lift/carry up to 50 lb, push/pull force up to 50 lb.
Preferred
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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, including criminal history, on new hires and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you’ll complete an authorization and disclosure form that permits a background check, evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and following all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence 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 ranging from physical, emotional, to financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and re‑hires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction has an impact. As a member of our team, you’ll join our quest for better health care across the Northwestern Medicine system, benefiting from competitive advantages including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, a 401(k) match, and lifecycle benefits.
Job Description
This is a full-time position (40 h/wk) at Grayslake Outpatient Center, night/3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday 10:30 pm–7 am). Holiday on‑call rotation is required.
The Ultrasonographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies and regulations.
Responsibilities
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately.
Communicates with patient before procedure, explains risks and expectations; monitors safety and comfort during procedure.
Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results.
Enters data such as type of scan, selects proper transducer and techniques.
Conducts scans per protocol for each organ or anatomical site; accurately annotates images.
Views images on a video display screen to ensure quality, reviews with radiologist prior to releasing patient.
Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist, relaying all appropriate information.
Assists and accurately sets up for amniocentesis, aspiration, and biopsies by performing preliminary studies to locate entry site and provide needle direction guidance.
Calls referring physician for “wet readings” after reviewing images with a radiologist.
Performs clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients, and record‑keeping.
Maintains and cleans work area and equipment and replenishes supplies.
Qualifications
2–3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
BLS through American Heart Association.
Physical Demand
Lift/carry up to 50 lb, push/pull force up to 50 lb.
Preferred
— (None listed)
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, including criminal history, on new hires and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you’ll complete an authorization and disclosure form that permits a background check, evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and following all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence 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 ranging from physical, emotional, to financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and re‑hires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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