What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer-Ultrasound Full and Part Time Multiple Shifts position at Lake Forest Hospital?
Description
Join us at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital (LFH) and be part of a team that is committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a positive and fulfilling work experience. Benefit from access to cutting-edge medical equipment, including the Philips Epiq 7 and Parks Medical Flo-Lab 2100 SX2Flo as well technology to enhance workflows, such as Epic EHR, ModLink, and Enterprise Visage PACS .
Enjoy a positive team culture focused on excellence and patient safety, with a combined team experience of over 100 years and strong team retention. Have better work life balance with no on-call duties. Plus, take advantage of free parking, and onsite amenities like Starbucks, multiple dining options, a boardwalk, and walking trails. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
Opportunities include:
- Full Time opening- Night Shift:
- Monday to Friday, 10:30pm to 7am, with alternating weekends
- Part Time opening- Evening Shift:
- Every Tuesday and Thursday, and every other weekend, 3pm to 11:30pm
- Casual opening Night Shift:
- Wednesday and every other weekend, 10:30pm to 7am
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, 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
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Qualifications
Required:
- 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- BLS through American Heart Association.
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.
