Perinatal Sonographer- Antenatal Resource Center -

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks an ultrasound technologist to perform comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular imaging, including OB/GYN studies, delivering high-quality images for diagnosis.

You will assess fetal well-being, document findings, and assist in procedures while maintaining patient safety, sterile technique and professional communication with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification required.
• Nuchal Translucency certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Maintains CME credits for ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound exams including OB/GYN, non-invasive, invasive and vascular imaging.
• Document patient history and results; communicate with the physician responsible for care.
• Operate ultrasound equipment, including start-up/shutdown procedures and image labeling.
• Assist physicians during invasive procedures and ensure patient safety and sterility.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions; ensure timely scheduling with departments.

Education

ARDMS certification

Nuchal Translucency certification

Job description

• Performance of comprehensive non-invasive, invasive and vascular procedures to demonstrate (OB/GYN) anatomy under investigation.
• 1)Provides physiologic assessment of OB/GYN vasculature and fetal well-being.
• 2)Independently provides technically optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnosis of the high-risk OB/GYN patient.
• 3)Combines clinical history while performing sonographic study to summarize findings of the study and upon completion of the study has the responsibility of documenting information/action to the appropriate physician
• 4)Assists physicians during invasive procedures which include amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, endometrial biopsies, and chorionic villi sampling.
• Documentation of patient history and results of study.
• 1)Reviews patient history by clinical information available from charts and one-on-one verbal review of clinical history with patient.
• 2)Summary of findings by imaging technologist must be entered onto the Perinatal computer network which requires advanced knowledge of operation of both computer hardware and software.
• 3)Notification of appropriate physician of summary of findings
• Displays competent understanding and operation of ultrasound equipment
• 1)Reports any malfunctions to the manager. If manager is unavailable, contact proper company for repairs, if needed.
• 2)Able to perform start-up and shut down procedures on all equipment
• 3)Ability to operate all ultrasound equipment in a competent manner
• 4)Able to modify technical factors as situations warrants
• 5)Ensures that images are labeled with patient identification properly
• 6)Performs problem solving as situation warrants ie equipment malfunction, and physical limitations of equipment.
• 7)Handles all equipment with care.
• Delivery of patient care
• 1)Responsible for the welfare and care of all patients directly under their control; i.e. implementation of immobilization devices as necessary for patient safety and comfort.
• 2)Introduces self and explains exam to patient.
• 3)Reconfirms patient identification with the 2 patient ID and verified procedure requested.
• 4)Uses scripting when required.
• 6)Professional manner must be displayed in relating to patients, physicians, family members, etc. at all times.
• Displays competent understanding of patient positioning and image critique.
• 1)Ability to competently position patients for all ultrasound exams.
• 2)Perform problem solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioning
• 3)Competent to perform film reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the exam.
• 4)Has minimal amount of repeat work.
• Participates in professional development.
• 1)Attends continuing education seminars and keeps abreast of current literature.
• 2)Maintains professional accreditation in ARDMS and Nuchal Translucency certification.
• 4)Maintains required amount of CME credits for ARDMS
• 5)Participates in problem solving that would improve quality for the department
• 6)Maintains CPR certification
• 7)Provides directions and instruction to new staff, students, and staff in need of assistance.
• Other Duties
• 1)Ensures a secure, safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimens, complete laboratory requisitions and deliveries to appropriate laboratory.
• 2)Cleans, prepares and sanitizes aspiration handles and endocavity transducers for invasive procedures and endovaginal/translabial imaging according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection controls.
• 3)Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments
• 4)Maintains adequate supplies (gel, film, syringes) in US rooms and notifies manager if supplies are depleted.
• Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
• 1)Enters charges for completed procedures
• 2)Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient.
• 3)Assumes lead position as necessary in the absence of Lead Technologist and/or