Staff - Ultrasound Technologist

1 week ago

Schaumburg, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 20 hours per week
  • Shift: days
  • Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

  • 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)Positions, transfers and immobilizes patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
    •     2)Assists physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.
    •     3)Works independently when required to perform basic ultrasound exams.
    •     4)Will act as lead technologist in their absence.
  • 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.
    •     3)Maintain positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow associates or any personnel encountered during daily activities.
  • Compliance with established safety standards to ensure patient and staff well-being at all times.
    •     1)Maintains annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department.
    •     2)Operates all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with clinical and department’s policies and procedures on safety.
    •     3)Uses Universal Precautions/protects self from bodily fluid exposure.
  • Documentation for department records (i.e., inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records
    •     1)Maintains correct patient records as required. Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient’s records.
    •     2)Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
    •     3)Knows and operates Clinical Information Computer Systems as required.
  • Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the filed of ultrasound and maintaining CME credits and payment of ARDMS due to maintain license
  • Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orienting in ultrasound


Education/Experience Required:

  • ARDMS Registered. Possess 3-5 years experience in a hospital or clinical setting. Knowledge and ability to perform all types of ultrasound procedures offered at HTMP including vascular studies.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform basic ultrasound studies minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist or Coordinator if needed. Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist for interpretation. Effective communication skills.
  • CPR Certification ARDMS Registered in Abdomen and OB/Gyne. RVT or RVT Eligible/Proficient.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimum notice as required. Ability to work odd hours (late hours) A
  • 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.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R128560. Posted job title: Ultrasound Technolgist

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

 

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program

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