Sonographer (Full Time - Ultrasound

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The Sonographer has formal training from an accredited Ultrasound, Vascular or Echocardiography program and possesses or is eligible to acquire certification in any of the registries defined by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Songraphy or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International credentialing bodies. These include Abdominal (AB), Breast (BR), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Neurosonology (NE), Adult Echocardiography (AE), Pediatric Echocardiography (PE), Fetal Echoc radiography (FE), Vascular (RVT), Musculoskaletal Sonography (MSK) and the CCI registry. Primary duties include creation of diagnostic sonographs that meet the quality standards of the profession and the department and the provision of patient and family focused care in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Formal training in an accredited Ultrasound Program.

Registry or Registry-eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment.

Knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.

Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.

Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.

Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.

Assist physician in the performance of procedures.

Maintains licensure/registry status as determined by state or regulatory bodies.

Participates in the training and development of students assigned to area through clinical affiliations.

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.

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