Level I
2 months ago
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist Level I for a job in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: evenings
- Employment Type: Staff
Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $5,000 for qualified candidates
Full time
Second shift
Call (rare)
Major Responsibilities:
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Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques
Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.
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Delivery of patient care and in accordance with department standards of continued quality improvement.
Prepares Ultrasound room by making sure all needed supplies and equipment are available.
Utilize appropriate phone etiquette.
Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.
Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.
Follows in-and-out patient identification policy.
Maintains a timely flow of patients in room assignments or work areas
Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion.
Transports patient when indicated to meet customer needs.
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Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records
Maintains correct patient records as required. Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient’s records.
Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
Knows and operates Hospital Information Computer Systems as required.
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Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation
Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered during daily activities.
Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed
Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed
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Compliance with established Accrediting Organization and hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times
Maintains annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department
Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with hospital and department’s policies and procedures on safety
Uses standard Precautions/protects self from bodily fluid exposure
Maintain hospital dept. disaster, fire, and evacuation policy
Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
Attends mandatory in-services / meetings
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Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound
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Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound
Education/Experience Required:
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ARDMS Registry eligible.
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ARDMS Registry to be successfully completed within first year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
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Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform more specialized U/S studies with minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist.
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Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist for their interpretation.
ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry is to be successfully completed within first year of employment.
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CPR Certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice as required
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Ability to work odd hours (late hours on-call)
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Ability to respond to emergency call back in minimal time.
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Ability to stand for long periods of time.
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Ability to constantly view small CRT screens during exam.
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Ability to perform lifting activities related to patients.
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Exposed to radiation.
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Ability to operate portable equipment.
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Ability to deal with extremely ill patients.
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Ability to communicate with patients.
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Ability to adjust to flexible work hours.
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Ability to weekends, holidays,, and emergency call-back.
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Ability to participate on-call program and available to department needs with minimal notice.
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Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY. Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
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Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills.
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Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence. -Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities.
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Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
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May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film processing chemicals.
Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment.
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This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development; normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging, prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
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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 #R113351. Posted job title: Ultrasound Technician I Full Time Second Shift
About Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate 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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