Sonographer-Imaging Casual Nights
Sonographer-Imaging Casual Nights
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Job Description
**This is a casual position at 32 hours per pay period located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for this role is: every Wednesday and every other weekend 10:30p to 7am. For this role we are seeking a candidate who has general obgyn and vascular ultrasound expereince. **
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.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS charged and tracked accurately.
- Communicates with patient before procedure explains risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
- Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results.
- Enters data such as type of scan selects proper transducer and techniques.
- Conducts scan according to set protocol per organ or anatomical site; accurately annotates images.
- Views images on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; reviews scan with radiologist prior to releasing patient as necessary.
- 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 appropriate entry site and provide needle direction guidance.
- Calls referring physician for wet readings after reviewing the images with a radiologist.
- Performs clerical tasks such as receiving orders scheduling patients and recordkeeping.
- Maintains and cleans work area and equipment.
- Replenishes supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
AA/EOE
Qualifications :
Required:
- 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- BLS through American Heart Association.
Preferred:
- 12 years of general obgyn and vascular ultrasound expereince.
Additional Information :
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
