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Sonographer- Delnor Breast Center, Part time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Sonographer- Delnor Breast Center, Part time, Days

Geneva, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description The Sonographer Breast Center 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 Sonographer-Breast Center performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to department standards and protocols. Adheres to and fosters the "Patients First" philosophy and acts to advance the principle objectives to providing services with full respect for the dignity of the patient. The Sonographer-Breast Center reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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. Description - Utilize equipment and accessories, employ techniques and procedures, perform services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice and demonstrates expertise in limiting the exposure to the patient. - The ultrasonographer assesses situations, exercises care, discretion and judgment, assumes responsibility for professional decisions, patient education and acts in the best interest of the patient. - The ultrasonographer acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment management of the patient. - Assess physician orders and correlate with consult request. - Select appropriate materials and equipment for designated examination. - Instruct patient on motion and breathing techniques. - Properly identify all films relative to name and anatomic positioning. - Performs proper darkroom technique and develops images. - Responsible for exposure and positioning quality assurance of film images. - May need to improvise the standard of procedures and deviate form "normal" to develop new andbetter techniques, using one's own discretion while receiving approval of the radiologist. - Responsible for setup and sterile tray preparation including procedure specific needs, medications, guide wires, catheters, and other ancillary equipment. - Provides evidence of continuing education. - Responsible for instruction and clinical supervision of students enrolled in an approved ultrasound program. - Demonstrate proficiency in gathering data, assessing, and responding to the patients cognitive, psychomotor, physiological, psychological, and emotional needs/condition as is appropriate to the ages of patients served.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications Required: - ARDMS or ARRT certification - Breast Ultrasound certification either ARDMS (BR) or ARRT (BS) within 3 months of hire date - Experience and competency in breast ultrasound - Graduation from an accredited program in Ultrasound or College based two year training Program with clinical education in accredited health care setting - Effective communication and interpersonal skills - BLS certification Desired: - 3 or more years' experience desired. - RTR (M) highly preferred with ability to perform Mammograms and Ultrasounds Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.