Perinatal Sonographer

Position Overview

Located in Chicago, Illinois, this full‐time role at Rush Medical Center (Rush University Medical Center – Department of RUMG OB GYNE MFM) operates on a 10‐hour shift (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM). The position is responsible for the day‐to‐day management of the Corporate Compliance Program for Rush and its Affiliates with a focus on Rush Health. It develops, implements, and maintains the seven (7) elements of an effective compliance program, assists with investigations, regulatory research, and major compliance projects.

Compensation: $41.44 - $67.44 per hour. Rush salaries are determined by multiple factors including education, job‐related experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust corporate compliance program for Rush Health and its clinically integrated network that mirrors the 7 elements of an effective compliance program.
• Manage and support compliance with fraud, waste, and abuse laws and regulations for Rush Health personnel and participating providers.
• Respond to all hotline calls relevant to Rush Health business operations.
• Develop the annual Rush Health compliance work plan reflecting the highest-priority compliance risks.
• Investigate compliance concerns and coordinate follow-up with corrective action plans as needed.
• Identify and incorporate regulatory changes into existing policies or workflows.
• Coordinate with the AVP, Corporate Compliance and legal staff in creating and revising Compliance policies.
• Develop compliance training modules for contracting organizations and staff.
• Track and resolve program issues raised by employers, payers, or members.
• Perform regulatory research and analysis to ensure compliance with business plans and payer relations.
• Create presentations and summary reports for a diverse audience including physicians, nursing staff, and administrators.
• Oversee the annual and monthly sanction check process, developing protocols to ensure data quality.
• Support the Corporate Compliance Office in regulatory investigations and projects.
• Assist with other compliance-related duties and serve on councils, committees, and working groups.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound Program.
• Active OB/GYN RDMS certification or the ability to earn the credential within 90 days of employment.
• Certification in Fetal Echo is preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, pathology, and physiology.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform full range body motions, including handling and lifting patients; capable of performing diagnostic ultrasounds on a portable basis when necessary.
• Requires manual and finger dexterity as well as eye-hand coordination.
• Additionally, specific level-based qualifications include:
  • LEVEL 1:
    • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program.
    • Active OB/GYN RDMS certification or ability to earn within 60 days.
    • Active Nuchal Translucency certification or ability to earn within 60 days.
    • Active CLEAR cervical length certification or ability to earn within 60 days.
  • LEVEL 2:
    • Maintains all requirements of Level 1.
    • Performs exams independently per department protocol.
    • Demonstrates proficiency in procedures as determined by the sonography supervisor.
  • LEVEL 3:
    • Maintains the requirements of Levels 1 and 2.
    • Leads members of the sonography team on a day-to-day basis as requested.
    • Provides support with staff scheduling and clinic workflow as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits; please refer to the Rush benefits page for more information: https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.