Per Diem Sonographer — Flexible Shifts & On-Call

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care's Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL seeks an Ultrasound Technologist for a per diem registry role covering FMLA and PTO. The position requires performing abdomen/OB/vascular exams, assisting in invasive procedures, and maintaining strict infection control.

Candidates must graduate AMA approved school, be registered in Abdomen or OB within a year, CPR certified; RVT is a plus; flexible schedule includes holidays, overnights, weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound.
• Be able to perform Abdomen/ OB exams with some supervision; exams checked by a charge technologist prior to interpretation.
• Registered in Abdomen or OB and must be registered within one year of hire.
• RVT registry is a plus.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures in general, OB/GYNE, vascular and small parts per protocol.
• Provide optimal images for diagnostic non-invasive assessment of abdomen, pelvis, pregnancy, small parts.
• Assist physicians during invasive procedures with sterile technique.
• Read department protocols for different procedures to learn other exams.
• Coordinate with charge technologist to have images checked before radiologist interpretation.
• Document patient history and images for analysis and interpretation.
• Explain procedures to patients using AIDET to reduce anxiety.

Skills

Abdomen/OB exams

CPR Certification

Education

AMA approved School of Ultrasound

Tools

Registered Abdomen/OB

Job description

Advocate Health Care's Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL seeks an Ultrasound Technologist for a per diem registry role covering FMLA and PTO. The position requires performing abdomen/OB/vascular exams, assisting in invasive procedures, and maintaining strict infection control.

Candidates must graduate AMA approved school, be registered in Abdomen or OB within a year, CPR certified; RVT is a plus; flexible schedule includes holidays, overnights, weekends.