For 1 in 8 couples, the dream of having a child is often challenged by infertility. It’s not something we like to talk about but chances are, someone close to you is struggling with this very issue.

At The Fertility Centers of Illinois/IntegraMed Fertility, we believe that every woman, every couple, deserves compassionate care during the fertility treatment process. Bringing together the latest science and best-in-class service, we are doing everything we can to help them achieve their goals. 

Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI) is the fastest growing practice in the Chicago area dedicated to providing comprehensive fertility services. We are among the largest providers of fertility services in the United States. 

Our growth has been the result of a supportive and personalized approach to fertility care.

We are currently hiring for a part time (14-16 hour per week), Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to help support the ultrasound department. This position is required to provide coverage to all Illinois FCI clinics on an as needed basis. 

The schedule includes working Mondays & Fridays. Training will be based out of our River North Clinic. 

The start time for this position is 6:30 am working 7 to 8 hour shifts. This position is not  eligible for benefits. 

This position is required to work two weekend days per month in River North. 

Mileage will be expensed per the FCI travel policy. 

Qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures, acts, and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s).

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic sonographic examinations.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times, and is self-motivated to increase his or her level of understanding and knowledge of the field and new procedures as they evolve. 

Essential Job Functions

Professionalism and Accountability: 

• Actively role model and coach the behaviors associated with integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
• Maintain mature, professional, and effective working relationships with FCI physicians, all levels of FCI management and staff, and outside customers.
• Demonstrate skills in problem-solving, decision-making, multi-tasking, and in being accountable.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, a respectful demeanor, and a positive approach.
• Maintain his or her own personal knowledge of current FCI policies, procedures, goals and initiatives.
• Coordinates work schedule with U/S Scheduler and Manager, to assure workload overage.
• Assume other responsibilities, aside from those outlined in this job description, as deemed necessary and appropriate by Physicians, Executive Director, and/or FCI management.

Clinical/technical:  

• Perform all types of ultrasounds required at FCI, in accordance with established ultrasound standards, practice protocols, and policies.
• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the physician and health care team in a timely manner.
• Consistently and accurately complete documentation pertinent to the ultrasound examinations.
• Complete encounter forms per standard FCI procedure.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reporting equipment failures/calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain related supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies. 
• Assist with training of new ultrasound staff.
• Cooperate with office administration by assisting with  other  related responsibilities as needed.

Patient interaction: 

• Assume responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Establish personal rapport with patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of procedure; answering questions. 
• Prepare patient for ultrasound by positioning patient; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors, properly draping patient. 
• Assist patient services to prioritize patient appointments, and handle emergency visits. 
• Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.

Compliance:  

• Maintain patient confidentiality by abiding by all aspects of HIPAA. 
• Maintain employee and company confidentiality per Integramed and FCI policies.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by abiding by all aspects of OSHA. 
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and storage procedures. 
• Adhere to all other Practice standards, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to incident reporting policy and procedures.

The Fertility Centers of Illinois offers:  

• An amazing opportunity for you to make a transformative difference in people’s lives.
• Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental, life, 401K (with an employer match), and vision coverage for full time employees.
• A very generous PTO policy.
• Tuition reimbursement ($1,000.00) for full time employees after one year!
• Free Annual Wellness Screenings for all employees. 
• Flexible Spending Account.

For additional information on FCI, please visit our website at www.FCIonline.com.  

Fertility Centers of Illinois participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S through the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S Department of Social Security (SSA).

All offers of employment with Fertility Centers of Illinois/Integramed are contingent upon the background check, drug screen and reference check process.