Sonographer CDH Breast Health Center Part-time Days

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

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• 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.

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Description

The Sonographer - Breast Center 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 - Breast Center performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to department standards and protocols. This role 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 and better 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 patient's cognitive, psychomotor, physiological, psychological, and emotional needs/condition as is appropriate to the ages of patients served.

AA/EOE

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

Preferred:

• 3 or more years' experience
• RTR (M) highly preferred with ability to perform Mammograms and Ultrasounds

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.