Ultrasonographer-Vein Center Full Time Days

Benefits

• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
• $6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($3,000 part-time)
• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)

Pay: Based on experience, starting at: $34.28 + per hour.

Description

**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located at the Glenview Outpatient clinic. This position will primarily be in Glenview with a one day rotation to the Lake Forest clinic. The schedule is four 10 hour shifts and the Glenview clinic is primarily a vein clinic with some vascular studies performed as well.**

The Ultrasonographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Ultrasonographer supports the physician by performing technically expert diagnostic ultrasound and related procedures to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with various health conditions. This position must consistently demonstrate concern and understanding of the patient to reduce anxiety and to promote comfort and tolerance of the procedure.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and promptly reports deficiencies to management.
• Provides patient education before, during, and after procedure.
• Assesses the patient, evaluates the request for diagnostic ultrasound services, and determines appropriate method of application.
• Supports department initiatives (formal/informal process improvement, problem solving).
• Observes the patient and communicates pertinent information to the physician.
• Prepares appropriate equipment/accessories, completes sterile tray preparation, positions the patient, and performs ultrasound and related procedures.
• Instructs and provides clinical guidance to students
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Collects data to measure and track quality management
• Monitors supply stock to ensure adequate reserve.
• Lifts and transports patients to and from imaging devices.
• Generates patient reports, sends acquired images electronically for accession/retrieval.
• Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited medical sonography program
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification relevant to specialty area/modality.
  • RVT through ARDMS or RVS certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) accepted for Vascular.
• Technical competency in relevant specialty.
• RVT through ARDMS or RVS certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) accepted for Vascular.

Preferred:

• Additional certification relevant to specialty area.
• Associate or Bachelor degree.
• Three or more years’ experience.

Equal Opportunity

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.