Ultrasound Technologist

Hugh Chatham Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist with at least 1 year of experience in General, Obstetric, and vascular ultrasound. The role demands adherence to department protocols, patient positioning, and collaboration with radiologists.

The schedule includes days with potential evenings, overnights, weekends, and on-call coverage. ARDMS certification is expected within 6–12 months depending on current credentials.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in General ultrasound.
• 1 year experience in Obstetric ultrasound.
• 1 year experience in vascular ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Perform all ultrasound examinations according to department protocols and ACR standards.
• Use imaging techniques and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality.
• Position patient, adjust equipment and immobilize for quality exams.
• Assist physician during invasive procedures, maintain sterile technique.
• Document pertinent history for each procedure for radiologist interpretation.
• Communicate and fax STAT reports to physicians and units as required.
• Maintain CPR certification and comply with OSHA infection control standards.
• Provide instruction to students and new technologists as needed.
• Work as a team member and maintain patient relations.
• May be asked to work at any Condell location.

Skills

General Ultrasound

Obstetric Ultrasound

Vascular Ultrasound

Education

AMA approved School of Ultrasound

Job description

Department 36320 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Ultrasound

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information At least 1 year experience in General, Obstetrics and vascular ultrasound. Days shift with evening and overnight shift coverage as needed. Weekend and call rotation

Pay Range $41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities: Perform all ultrasound examinations according to department protocols and ACR standards. Uses proper imaging techniques and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality. 1)Positions patient, adjusts equipment and immobilize patients to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained. 2)Assist physician during invasive procedures, adhering to sterile techniques, conducting timeout and completing all paperwork accuratly. 3)Operates portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital. Resposible for documenting pertinent history for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information prior to interpretation. 1)Obtains appropriate medical histories and completes comment sheet for each patient. 2)Communicates and/or Fax “STAT” reports to physician offices, nursing units, and Emergency Department upon request, complying with critical value criteria. 3)Correlate current exam data with that from the patient’s prior exams. 4)Routine operation of department PAC's system. 5)Communicates with Radiologists in order to assure exam completeness. Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to insure patient safety and quality patient care. 1)Maintains CPR certification to futher ensure safety of patients in department. 2)Complies with OSHA Standards for infection control to prevent cross-contamination to patients and instruments. 3)Maintains awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimen, completed lab requisitions for delivery to appropriate lab departments. 4)Cleans, prepares, and sanitizes transducers for scanning according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection control standards. 5)Attends mandatory in-services / meetings. 6)Assures accuracy of exam perfromed and patient identification according to hospital policy. 7)Compliance with Accrediting Organization, ACR, IDPH, and EPA standards is required. Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department. 1)Interacts closely with the Ultrasound supervisor to provide for smooth daily operation of the department. 2)Helps in answering telephone, creating requisitions, etc. as needed. 3)Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality. 4)Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility for change. May be asked to work at any Condell location. 5)Works as a team member. 6)Transports patients as requested. 7)Explains to patients any delay in testing. Responsible for staying abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developements in the field of ultrasound. 1)Maintains continuing education required for ARDMS certification. 2)Shares knowledge obtained from attending seminars and through articles with other staff. 3)Performs the required tasks to compile data required for continuous quality improvement. Provision of instruction and orientation to students, technologists, and new technologists to effectively participate in the the assessment of their performance reviews. 1)Provides direction and instruction to U/S technologist or student in need of assistance with specific procedures. Participation in problem-solving issues addressing patients, department operations, quality assurance procedures, interdepartmental relationships and emplyee morale. 1)Maintains positive "guest relations" and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures. 2)Thoroughly communicates technical procedural infromation to patient in a positive and freindly manor without revealing diagnosis. Education/Experience Required: Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform U/S studies. Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist. Registry eligible CPR Certification within 30 days of hire. New hire must be ARDMS certified within 1 year of graduation. Current Advocate associates must be ARDMS certified within 6 months. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: -Must be able to take call on rotation basis. -Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice as required. -Ability to work holidays and weekends. -Ability to operate portable equipment. -May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. -Perform emergency procedures as required -Requires good judgment, needs reliability, responsibility, independent thought and action. -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints. -Must be conscientious in practicing high quality patient care. -Must have good oral and written communication skills -Ability to lift and move patients. Heavy lifting: 50-100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pound frequently and/or 10-20 pounds constantly. -This postilion can recognize needs and behaviors of the following age groups: pediatric(newborn, toddler, school age), adolescent, adult, older adult. Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting