Sonographer - Ultrasound, Full-Time, Nights
Job Description
The SONOGRAPHER reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Programs, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to industry standards, along with department policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking.
Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff.
Monitors stock of supplies in imagining rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisor as soon as possible.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
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.