At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Join Illinois premiere health care system!  We have ultrasound technologist positions available at many of our system locations. 

• No. 1 hospital in Chicago & Illinois and the 12th straight year on “America’s Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by US News & World Report for 2024-2025.
• Benefits include competitive pay, 401K, tuition reimbursement, annual bonuses, PTO, professional development reimbursement, and paid parental leave.
• Leadership supports internal growth and development.
• Leadership offers a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional and financial well-being to foster staff resiliency and self-care.
• Leadership fosters a culture of teamwork where the patient’s needs and safety come first in everything we do.
• We have a robust intradisciplinary team and quality assurance program in place to support the technologist in capturing quality images.

The Ultrasound Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, 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 Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures through the use of ultrasound equipment to generate information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of patients in accordance with industry, departmental, and hospital policies and procedures.

The Ultrasound Technologist must have graduated from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (CAAHEP accreditation preferred), demonstrate technical competency and have a current BLS certification through the American Heart Association. 

ARDMS SP&I certification is mandatory.  New hires have 3 months to 1 year to obtain the relevant specialty certification required. The timeline for additional certifications varies by department and specifics will be shared with you by the recruiter.  New grads must be able to provide a Certificate of Completion from their school.

Required:

• Must be registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Physics and RVT within 12 months of hire.
• Must be registered or registry eligible by in Abdomen, or OB/GYN. 
• If registry eligible, must obtain registry in Physics and one specialty within 12 months of hire. 
• If registered in Physics and one specialty, must obtain second specialty within six months of hire. 
• Must be CPR certified.
• Physical Demand Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.