Breast Ultrasound Technologist

Department:

36324 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Mammography

Status:


Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

NO call! Minimal Saturday shifts. Rotating first shifts, monday through friday.

Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities:
Determination of appropriate image scan technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices.
1)Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures immobilizes and support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures.


2)Determines appropriate image technique based on anatomy and patient's condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists.


3)Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test and records on appropriate form for the radiologist's review.


Operation of more advanced and sophisticated Ultrasound equipment.
1)Assists radiologists with U/S procedures to include the more advanced and specialty procedures (i.e. liver and breast imaging, etc.) requiring additional experience and knowledge.


Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
1)Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times.


2)Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis.


3)Assures accuracy of exam performed and requisition.


4)Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patients in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services.


5)Operates safely U/S equipment as required.


Coordination of quality control areas (checking U/S films to ensure optimal quality, disseminating exams to U/S Technologist, etc.).
6)Labels U/S films according to department quality assurance standards and criteria.


7)Prepares sedation/needles as necessary following prescribed procedures.


1)Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures. Transports patients into and out of department as necessary.


2)Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided.


3)Performs quality control activities, responds to inquiries, coordinates patient flow, and communicates with staff radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.


4)Prepares U/S suite for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required.


5)Monitors inventory of supplies and linen to ensure an adequate level is available for overall departmental usage.


Provision of instruction and orientation to students, technologists, and new technologists to effectively participate in the assessment of their performance reviews.
1)Provides direction and instruction to U/S Technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures.


Provision of inservices to the technical staff in order to maintain technical competence.
1)Provides inservices to staff to ensure competence is maintained and (new information the hospital has sponsored someone to acquire through a formal inservice or seminar) is shared with everyone it may apply to.


Participation in problem-solving issues addressing patients, department operations, quality assurance procedures, interdepartmental relationships, and employee morale.
1)Maintains positive "guest relations" and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures.


2)Maintains current CPR certification/RDMS certification.


Assumption of leadership role in absence of Senior Tech to ensure continuity of department policies & procedures.


Education/Experience Required:
Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Sonography 1 year experience as a Sonographer preferred


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Knowledge of HIS system Basic knowledge of RIS systems Effective interpersonal skills Ability to interact with customers from all levels
Certified by Radiologic Diagnostic Medical Sonographers CPR certification New hire must be ARDMS certified within 1 years of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to make independent professional decisions pertaining to high quality patient care High degree of technical skills Must be able to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities Must be conscientious in practicing high quality patient care Ability to lift and/or move patients. Heavy lifting: lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week Must be able to deal with extremely ill patients This position can recognize needs and behaviors of the following age groups: pediatric (newborn, toddler, school-age), adolescent, adult, older adult. Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.