Sonographer Perinatal - Per Diem

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Elgin, IL seeks a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform non-invasive, invasive, and vascular OB/GYN imaging, delivering complete, diagnostic-quality studies for high-risk patients.

You will review patient history, annotate findings, and assist physicians during procedures, while maintaining patient safety and professional standards. ARDMS and Nuchal translucency certification targets, CPR, and ongoing CME are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved school of ultrasound.
• 2 years OB/GYN experience.
• Must become proficient in fetal echos within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OB/GYN ultrasound procedures (non-invasive, invasive, vascular).
• Provide physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well-being.
• Independently produce diagnostic images and summarize findings for physicians.
• Assist physicians during invasive procedures (amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, chorionic villi sampling).
• Document patient history and results; enter findings into Perinatal system.
• Operate and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment; ensure correct labeling and quality of images.
• Deliver safe patient care, maintain professional interactions with patients and staff.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and CME credits.

Skills

OB/GYN ultrasound

Endovaginal scanning

Color duplex

Pathology knowledge

Patient care

Education

AMA approved ultrasound program

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Performance of comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular procedures to demonstrate (OB/GYN) anatomy under investigation.
  • Provide physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well‑being.
  • Independently provide technically optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnosis of the high‑risk OB/GYN patient.
  • Combine clinical history while performing sonographic study to summarize findings and document information/action to the appropriate physician.
  • Assist physicians during invasive procedures which include amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, and chorionic villi sampling.
• Documentation of patient history and results of study.
  • Review patient history by clinical information available from charts and one‑on‑one verbal review with patient.
  • Summarize findings by imaging technologist must be entered onto the Perinatal computer network, requiring advanced knowledge of both computer hardware and software.
  • Notify appropriate physician of summary of findings.
• Displays competent understanding and operation of ultrasound equipment.
  • Report any malfunctions to the manager or proper company for repairs if needed.
  • Perform start‑up and shut‑down procedures on all equipment.
  • Operate all ultrasound equipment competently.
  • Modify technical factors as situations warrant.
  • Ensure images are labeled with patient identification properly.
  • Perform problem solving when equipment malfunctions or physical limitations occur.
  • Handle all equipment with care.
• Delivery of patient care.
  • Responsible for welfare and care of all patients under control, implementing immobilization devices as necessary for safety and comfort.
  • Introduce self and explain exam to patient.
  • Reconfirm patient identification with the two patient ID and verified procedure requested.
  • Use scripting when required.
  • Maintain positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette.
  • Display professional manner when relating to patients, physicians, family members, etc. at all times.
• Displays competent understanding of patient positioning and image critique.
  • Competently position patients for all ultrasound exams.
  • Perform problem solving related to physical limitations of patient during positioning.
  • Competently perform film reviews to determine if additional views are necessary to complete the exam.
  • Minimize repeat work.
• Participates in professional development.
  • Attend continuing education seminars and keep abreast of current literature.
  • Maintain professional accreditation in ARDMS and Nuchal Translucency certification.
  • Attend departmental meetings.
  • Maintain required amount of CME credits for ARDMS.
  • Participate in problem solving to improve quality for the department.
  • Maintain CPR certification.
  • Provide directions and instruction to new staff, students, and staff in need of assistance.
• Other Duties.
  • Ensure a secure, safe patient and work environment by maintaining awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimens, complete laboratory requisitions and deliveries to appropriate laboratory.
  • Clean, prepare and sanitize aspiration handles and endocavity transducers for invasive procedures and endovaginal/translabial imaging according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection controls.
  • Apply sterile techniques and prevent cross contamination to patients and instruments.
  • Maintain adequate supplies (gel, film, syringes) in US rooms and notify manager if supplies are depleted.
• Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
  • Enter charges for completed procedures.
  • Communicate with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient.
  • Assume lead position as necessary in the absence of Lead Technologist and/or department supervisor.
  • Interact closely with the Ultrasound Team Lead and department supervisor to provide for smooth daily operation of the department.
  • Attend regularly scheduled Ultrasound Department meetings and in‑services.
  • Assist in orientation of Ultrasound Department personnel.
  • Help in answering telephones, reviewing physician’s orders as needed or other related duties as requested by department supervisor.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• ARDMS‑Registered in OB.
• Certified in performing Nuchal Translucency within 6 months.
• CPR certification.

Education/Experience Required

• Graduate of AMA approved school of ultrasound.
• 2 years OB/GYN experience.
• Must become proficient in fetal echos within 1 year of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good skills in OB/GYN and pelvic ultrasound exams.
• Good skills in endovaginal scanning.
• Good skills in OB/GYN color duplex scanning.
• Good skills and knowledge of pathology in high risk OB/GYN imaging.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Requires good judgment, needs, reliability, responsibility, independent thought and action.
• Extreme flexibility in working hours.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Perform emergency procedures as required.
• Moving of equipment to bedside.
• Attend additional in‑services to keep up with 30 hours accreditation.
• Attend annual in‑services on fire safety, infection control to meet department safety requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact, the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.