Breast Ultrasound Sonographr 3

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Breast Ultrasound Sonographer 3 to perform diagnostic sonographs with attention to quality and patient-centered care. The role requires ARDMS/CCI eligibility, accredited program training, and proficiency with ultrasound physics and equipment.

Responsibilities include following departmental protocols, assisting physicians, maintaining logs, and ensuring patient privacy.

Qualifications

• Formal training in an accredited Ultrasound Program.
• ARDMS/CCI registry eligibility or current registry status.
• Proficient in modality physics and operation of ultrasound equipment.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team.
• Ability to assist with patient handling including full range of motion.
• Ability to perform Diagnostic Sonographs on a portable basis.

Responsabilités

• Provides patient- and family-centered care in a welcoming environment.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Follows departmental protocols to meet quality standards.
• Identifies and flags abnormalities in exams.
• Produces exams efficiently meeting productivity standards.
• Maintains the physical work environment per regulatory requirements.
• Has working knowledge of IT systems supporting the modality.
• Reports equipment issues or supply shortages to supervisor.
• Follows patient and work schedules; assists physician during procedures.
• Maintains logs and documentation as required.
• Provides patient history necessary for proper interpretation.
• Maintains licensure/registry status per regulatory bodies.
• Participates in training of students in clinical affiliations.

Connaissances

Ultrasound program training

ARDMS/CCI registry eligible

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Mobility and dexterity

Portable ultrasound procedures

Formation

Accredited Ultrasound program

Description du poste

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Breast Imaging Technical

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: Vary

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 (Relocation bonus up to $5,000)

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 pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

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.

Other information

Required Job Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary.
• Perform Diagnostic Sonographs on a portable basis.
• Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• LEVEL 1JC: 2548
• Maintains one ARDMS registry
• LEVEL 2JC: 3580
• Maintains two ARDMS registries
• LEVEL 3JC: 2550
• Maintains three ARDMS registries
• LEVEL 4JC: 3581
• Maintains four ARDMS registries

Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family focused care that supports a welcoming and supportive environment and a positive patient experience.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.
• Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.
• Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Has a working knowledge of the IT systems that support the modality.
• Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.
• Follows work and patient schedules.
• Assist physician in the performance of procedures.
• Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
• Provides patient history or information necessary for proper interpretation of the procedure.
• 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.
• Fills department staffing needs as seen by the management team.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Position

Breast Ultrasound Sonographr 3

Location

US:IL:Chicago

Req ID

30218