Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sonographer

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Part time

Day (United States of America)

120 N Oak St

Hinsdale

Illinois

60521

Part Time
- Days
- Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm

• Performs high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance with provider orders and established protocols.
• Verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness and obtains necessary clinical history prior to scanning.
• Positions patients and equipment appropriately and manipulates transducers and technical factors to acquire optimal images, waveforms, heart rates, and other diagnostic data.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.
• Explains procedures to patients, ensuring comfort, cooperation, and privacy throughout the exam.
• Educates patients about the exam and complete all exams in a timely manner, maintaining workflow and minimizing empty table time.
• Operates all imaging equipment safely and properly, including scanners, injectors, and monitors, adapting protocols for patients of all ages.
• Practicing infection control standards and using approved PPE and disinfectant agents.
• Follows department protocols for patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures prior to starting exams.
• Performs high-quality examinations in accordance with provider orders and departmental protocols, ensuring optimal image quality for accurate diagnosis.
• Positions patients accurately and comfortably, using immobilization devices when necessary.
• Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks.
• Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
• Acquires and analyzes ultrasound images and data, providing complete and high-quality studies for radiologist interpretation.
• Completes the ultrasound technologist worksheet with accurate, clear, and concise documentation of exam findings to support radiologist review and dictation.
• Sterilizes transducers as needed to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have detailed knowledge of ultrasound physics as well as cross-sectional and vascular anatomy and Doppler techniques in order to perform independent procedures to Radiologist standards. [Required]
• Required to use computer systems for data entry and retrieval and must have basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office. [Required]
• Must possess patient care and communication skills to effectively deal with patients across all age groups from infant through geriatric, including handling sensitive issues in a calm and professional manner. [Required]
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining a calming and professional disposition at all times. Must be able to communicate effectively about the procedure and handle patient questions, especially regarding visible examinations such as fetal ultrasounds. [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English. [Required]
• Required to learn and use Radiology software packages and PACS applications, with the ability to quickly adapt to departmental policies and procedures. [Required]
• Must maintain responsibility for continuing education and annual education requirements and keep all required registries and licenses up to date to perform imaging procedures. [Required]
• Ability to perform various ultrasound procedures independently without constant supervision and must demonstrate appropriate technical skills in Ultrasound. [Required]
• Must have the ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas and have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, patient care, and medical ethics. [Required]
• Expected to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, sound judgment, and initiative. Must be familiar with age-specific criteria and demonstrate competency in all applicable areas. [Required]
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, with the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ages. [Required]
• Experience with specialized sonographic procedures such as Breast, Prostate, OR ultrasound imaging, as well as expertise in Pediatric, Neuro, and Vascular sonography. [Preferred]
• Additional languages. [Preferred]

• High School Grad or Equiv. [Required]
• Associate. [Preferred]
• Technical/Vocational School. [Preferred]

• Technical/Vocational School in a program that makes candidate eligible to sit for…