Breast Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem in Chicago

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

FSAs and HSAs

Disability insurance

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

Unified Women’s Healthcare’s Unified Mammography Services seeks a Per Diem Breast Ultrasound Technologist for its Chicago, IL practice. The role involves performing breast ultrasound exams, interpreting findings, and coordinating with radiologists.

ARDMS registration and 2+ years of experience are required, with certification options within six months. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, accurate documentation, and patient communication in an imaging-focused environment; on-site work

Qualifications

• ARDMS registered sonographer.
• Must obtain ARDMS Advanced Breast Registry or ARRT Breast Sonography certification within six months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Breast Sonographer.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Imaging environment experience preferred.
• Proficient in PACS and RIS systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as required by job duties.
• Must understand and follow safety instructions provided in English.
• Reading and writing in English to complete documentation, reports, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interact with customers, clients, or regulators in English as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound and ensure transducer captures images correctly.
• Explain the ultrasound procedure to patients to avoid confusion.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and sterilize the room.
• Evaluate images for quality and interpret what is captured.
• Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and healthcare team.
• Maintain patient records and add medical notes related to the ultrasound.
• Work closely with Mammography technologists and Radiologist to ensure proper information capture.
• Review prior images and reports before completing an exam.
• Utilize PACS, EMR, and imaging-related systems.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organized

English proficiency

Safety instructions in English

Education

ARDMS registered sonographer

ARDMS Advanced Breast Registry or ARRT Breast Sonography certification (within 6 months)

Tools

PACS

RIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Unified Women’s Healthcare’s Unified Mammography Services seeks a Per Diem Breast Ultrasound Technologist for its Chicago, IL practice. The role involves performing breast ultrasound exams, interpreting findings, and coordinating with radiologists.

ARDMS registration and 2+ years of experience are required, with certification options within six months. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, accurate documentation, and patient communication in an imaging-focused environment; on-site work