Ultrasound Technologist

1 month ago


Libertyville, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound examinations and providing exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform ultrasound examinations according to department protocols and ACR standards, utilizing proper imaging techniques and equipment to obtain optimal quality scans.
  • Position patients, adjust equipment, and immobilize patients to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
  • Assist physicians during invasive procedures, adhering to sterile techniques, conducting timeouts, and completing all paperwork accurately.
  • Operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
  • Document pertinent history for each procedure, providing the radiologist with adequate information prior to interpretation.
  • Communicate and/or fax "STAT" reports to physician offices, nursing units, and Emergency Department upon request, complying with critical value criteria.
  • Correlate current exam data with that from the patient's prior exams.
  • Operate department PAC's system.
  • Communicate with Radiologists to ensure exam completeness.
  • Adhere to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
Requirements
  • Graduate of AMA-approved School of Ultrasound.
  • Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform U/S studies.
  • Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist.
  • Registry eligible CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
  • ARDMS certification within 1 year of graduation.
Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints, and to lift and move patients. Heavy lifting: 50-100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10-20 pounds constantly.

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.

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.



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