ULTRASOUND SONOGRAPHER - FULL TIME - DAY SHIFT

Department: 36320 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Ultrasound

Status: Full time

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day shift 4 Ten hour days, alternating weekends.

Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques.

1. Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
2. Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
3. Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.

Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation

1. Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed
2. Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed

Compliance with established Accrediting Organization and hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times

2)Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with hospital and department’s policies and procedures on safety

4)Maintain hospital dept. disaster, fire, and evacuation policy

Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records

1. Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
2. Knows and operates Hospital Information Computer Systems as required.

Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound

Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound

1. Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion
2. Utilize appropriate phone etiquette

4)Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.

Graduation from a program approved by ARDMS.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or

Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or

Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or

Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Possess technical knowledge to perform all U/S studies with minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist. Provide new hires and students basic knowledge of protocols, procedures and images. Able to access pathology and abnormalities when scanning and present these findings to the Radiologist for their interpretation.

Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice as required -Ability to work odd hours (late hours on-call) -Ability to respond to emergency call back in minimal time. -Ability to constantly view small CRT screens during exam. -Ability to operate portable equipment. -Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. -Ability to weekends, holidays,, and emergency call-back. -Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence. -Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. -May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film processing chemicals. -Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment. *understand child growth and development; 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. 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:

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

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

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