at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Medical Group
Job REQID 137570
Job Function Imaging and Radiology
Shift Day Job (1st)
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 Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $34.28+ 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 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:
Assesses the patient, evaluates the request for diagnostic ultrasound services, and determines appropriate method of application.
Prepares appropriate equipment/accessories, completes sterile tray preparation, positions the patient, and performs ultrasound and related procedures.
Lifts and transports patients to and from imaging devices.
Provides patient education before, during, and after procedure.
Observes the patient and communicates pertinent information to the physician.
Generates patient reports, sends acquired images electronically for accession/retrieval.
Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and promptly reports deficiencies to management.
Monitors supply stock to ensure adequate reserve.
Collects data to measure and track quality management
Supports department initiatives (formal/informal process improvement, problem solving).
Instructs and provides clinical guidance to students
May perform other duties as assigned.
Addendum 1 NMG Ophthalmology Responsibilities:
Interviews patients and documents histories.
Performs ophthalmic imaging, (OCT, Fundus Photos, Fluorescein Angiography, Slit Lamp photography).
Communicates with patients (follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.), returns phone calls (patients, pharmacies).
Maintains and cleans equipment, reports equipment deficiencies to management.
Maintain supplies and stocks space.
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification.
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
Diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited medical sonography program.
Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a relevant role.
Technical competency in relevant specialty.
Physical Demands:A physical demands test provides an objective way to identify if a candidate can meet the essential tasks for the job the candidate has applied for at Northwestern Medicine. The testing protocol was established with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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