Ultrasound Technologist Level II

6 days ago


Hickory Hills, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist Level II to join our team in Hickory Hills, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities
  • Position patients and select technical factors and equipment to obtain high-quality scans, utilizing immobilization techniques as needed.
  • Transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal exam quality.
  • Operate portable ultrasound equipment for procedures throughout the hospital.
  • Assist physicians in selecting technical factors for procedures and provide recommendations for optimal studies.
  • Secure patient history for each procedure to provide radiologists with necessary information.
  • Maintain positive guest relations with patients, colleagues, and hospital personnel.
  • Work closely with radiologists to ensure optimal outcomes for each procedure.
  • Comply with hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well-being.
  • Obtain and maintain annual CPR certification.
  • Operate equipment safely in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Use Standard Precautions to protect against bodily fluid exposure.
  • Promote patient safety by reporting issues and participating in safety initiatives.
  • Attend mandatory in-services and maintain a timely flow of patients in room assignments or work areas.
  • Prepare ultrasound rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Operate Hospital Information Computer Systems as required.
  • Recommend changes to daily patient schedules for optimal timely patient service.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assemble daily patient schedules.
  • Transport patients as needed.
  • Interact with patients and colleagues in a professional manner.
  • Follow in-and-out patient identification policy.
  • Stay current with ultrasound skills and new developments in the field.
  • Provide instruction and assistance to students and fellow technologists.
  • Coordinate activities in the department in the absence of the Ultrasound Coordinator.
Requirements
  • ARDMS Registry with 2-3 years of experience in ultrasound in a hospital setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Possess high technical knowledge to perform specialized U/S studies with minimal assistance.
  • Able to make diagnostic judgments and present them to radiologists for interpretation.
  • ARDMS Registry.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Ability to take call on a rotational basis.
  • Ability to adjust to flexible hours with minimal notice.
  • Ability to work odd hours, including late hours and on-call shifts.
  • Ability to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner.
  • Ability to stand for long periods and view small CRT screens during exams.
  • Ability to perform lifting activities related to patients.
  • Exposure to radiation.
  • Ability to operate portable equipment.
  • Ability to deal with extremely ill patients.
  • Ability to communicate with patients and colleagues.
  • Ability to adjust to flexible work hours.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs.
  • Ability to participate in the on-call program with minimal notice.
  • Ability to perform light, medium, or heavy lifting.
  • Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills.
  • Ability to practice high-quality patient care and technical competence.
  • Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities.
  • Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
  • May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film processing chemicals.
  • Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment.
  • This position requires the ability to recognize needs and behaviors of various age groups of patients treated.


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