Per Diem Breast Songrapher

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

FSAs and HSAs

Disability insurance

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Highly organized

English proficiency

Safety instructions in English

Formation

ARDMS registered sonographer

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

Outils

PACS

RIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Overview

Unifiedis a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality.

Unified Mammography Services (UMAMS), a subsidiary of Unified Women’s Healthcare, is a comprehensive solution for in-office Breast Imaging services. We utilize top-of-the-line equipment and expert staff with exceptional standards of care. Embedded within our network of affiliated OBGYN provider practices, this offers patients an intimate and familiar in-office environment, offering a convenient one-stop solution for well-women visits and annual screening mammograms.

Unified Mammography Services is seeking a Per Diem Breast Ultrasound Technologist for its Mammography office at an affiliated practice in Chicago, IL

The Breast Ultrasound technologist works directly with the operations manager, the office manager, and any other staff assigned to the location. The Sonographer will perform clinical breast ultrasound procedures utilizing a background in anatomy, physiology, physics, and instrumentation to provide technical information to aid the radiologist in diagnosis. A sonographer must also possess certain values and abilities,including social perceptiveness, critical thinking, clear communication, active listening, and patient problem sensitivity.

Location: 737 N Michigan Ave, suite 620 Chicago, IL 60611

Work Schedule: Coverage as need (Mon – Thursday 8:30-5:00)

Responsibilities

• Performing the ultrasound and ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images correctly


• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients to avoid confusion


• Maintaining ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the room in which the procedure takes place


• Evaluating the images for quality, and interpreting what the image captured


• Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team


• Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure


• Work closely with the Mammography technologists and Radiologist to ensure the capture of appropriate information and prior imaging.


• Review all prior images and reports before completing an exam


• Utilize PACS, EMR, and any other systems related to imaging

Additional Job Functions:

• Attend Unified and UMAMS meetings


• Complete all assigned compliance and education requirements


• Assist in special projects


• Other duties as assigned


• Training of other technologists as needed

Qualifications

• ARDMS registered sonographer


• You must also have, or be eligible to obtain within six months of hire, an ARDMS Advanced Breast Registry or ARRT Breast Sonography certification.


• Minimum 2 years experience as a Breast Sonographer


• Excellent communication skills both written and oral


• Highly organized and detail-oriented


• Previous experience working in an imaging environment is highly desirable


• Proficient in PACS and RIS Systems


• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel


• Ability to communicate effectively in English as required by job duties


• Must be able to understand and follow safety instructions provided in English


• Role requires reading and writing in English to complete documentation, reports, and compliance requirements


• Ability to interact with customers, clients, or regulators in English as needed

We’re here for you—both personally and professionally.

Our benefits are designed to support you and your family at every stage of life. From health and wellness to financial security and career growth, we offer a comprehensive package to help you thrive.

Here’s a look at what we offer:

• Health Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility benefits, and supplemental insurance options.

• Paid Time Off

Vacation, personal days, and paid holidays to help you recharge.

• Financial & Retirement Planning

401(k) with employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

• Income Protection

Short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, basic life insurance, and optional additional coverage.

• Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.

• Professional Development

Opportunities and resources to support your career growth.

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