PRN Vascular Ultrasound Tech

Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides patient care second to none! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

PRN Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Insight Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate PRN Vascular Ultrasound Technologist to join our dynamic team. This role primarily involves performing vascular ultrasound procedures in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The ideal candidate will have expertise in arterial duplex, venous duplex, ankle-brachial indices (ABIs), renal vascular ultrasound, carotid ultrasound and vein mapping for venous reflux. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates all vascular ultrasound equipment (e.g., Zonare, Siemens Sequoia, Accuson) to produce high-quality images for arterial and venous duplex exams, ABI assessments, renal vascular ultrasound, carotid ultrasound and vein mapping for venous reflux.
• Positions and handles patients with professionalism and care, ensuring their comfort and safety during examinations. Maintains awareness of patients' physical and emotional conditions, reporting any adverse signs to physicians or supervisory personnel.
• Completes and charges all exams performed. Ensures that efficient patient workflow, timely service, and special patient needs are maintained to ensure patient and physician satisfaction. Completes all necessary paperwork related to examinations, including clinical information and patient history, ensuring proper identification of images and maintaining accurate records.
• Transmits images and documents to Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS). Interacts in a professional manner with patients, visitors, and hospital staff regarding the services and operation of the Ultrasound Section. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Knowledge: High School Diploma required. Satisfactory completion of an accredited program in Vascular Ultrasound or Medical Sonography required. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification preferred. Knowledge of arterial duplex, venous duplex, and ankle-brachial index (ABI) procedures.
• Skills: Proficient in operating vascular ultrasound equipment (e.g., Zonare, Siemens Sequoia, Accuson) to produce high-quality images required. Strong attention to detail when capturing and documenting ultrasound findings required. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a focus on patient interaction and customer service required. Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and assist in patient scheduling and flow required.
• Abilities: Ability to effectively position patients for optimal imaging results and adapt techniques based on individual patient needs required. Ability to remain alert and responsive to patients' physical and emotional conditions during procedures required. Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment required. Capable of maintaining accurate records and transmitting images to the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) required.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!