Sonographer-Valley West In-house Registry - Sandwich Illinois

Company: Northwestern Medicine
Location: Sandwich, Illinois
Posted On: 04/14/2024

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
  Pay Starting at: $48.08+ per hour based on experience
  
  Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
  
  We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
  
  Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
  
  
  • Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
  • Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
    From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
    
    Description
    
    The Sonographer 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.
    
    The Sonographer performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
    
    Responsibilities:
    
    
    • Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
    • Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
    • When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
    • Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
    • Prepares equipment and supplies.
    • Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
    • Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
    • Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
    • Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
    • Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
    • Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
    • Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
    • Perform other duties as assigned
      Qualifications
      
      Required:
      
      
      • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program
      • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with one credential (RDMS) within 3 months of graduation, new graduates need Certificate of Completion from the college
      • BLS for healthcare providers
        Preferred:
        
        * One year experience in vascular imaging
        
        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.
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