Breast Ultrasound Technologist- Weekends Only

Duly Healthcare; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Sonographer to perform breast sonographic procedures across varied locations. The ideal candidate will have ARDMS certification, experience in ultrasound, and strong communication skills. This role involves patient education, quality assurance, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Ultrasound Experience required.
• Flexibility in covering different locations.
• ARDMS certification in Breast is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performs breast sonographic procedures according to department standards.
• Provides patient education to enhance comfort during procedures.
• Monitors supply stock and ensures equipment functionality.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification

Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification

Job description

Overview

Location: Varied- Float

Hours: Saturday/Sunday 7:30am-4:00pm

Primarily performs Breast sonographic procedures. Ensures quality standards are met and promotes continuous quality improvement. Maintains current knowledge of sonographic technology and equipment, as applicable. Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills. Acts as a knowledge resource for students, technologists, and others.

Responsibilities

• Performs Breast sonographic procedures according to department standard in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhancehis/her comfort zone with respect to tolerance of the procedures
• Produces examinations that meet image quality standards in accordance to department protocols.
• Submits images for physician interpretation.
• Verifies accuracy of: patient demographic information, pertinent clinical diagnosis, and required technical results. Data must be entered accurately and in a timely fashion to provide optimalpatient care.
• Verifies all technical data entry components are complete prior to the end of shift.
• Monitors stock of supplies in imagining rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure.
• Actively supports organizational changes.
• Adheres to institutional safety procedures as described in the institutional safety program.
• Actively participates in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Works closely with nurses and physicians to achieve positive outcomes and optimal patient flow.
• Performs job functions while modeling service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to ourpatients, families, co-workers and others.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and / or CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• Must be flexible in covering different locations.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography with 1-3 years work experience.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification is mandatory. RDMS (Breast) required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of Ultrasound Experience

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $35.25-$54.00, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.