Ultrasound Technologist II

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 47,306 - 73,329; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Springfield, Illinois, is seeking a Sonography Technician to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Responsibilities include conducting exams on outpatients and inpatients according to standards, maintaining technical skills, and ensuring excellent patient relations. Qualified candidates must be enrolled in or a graduate of an AMA allied health training program and obtain RDMS certification within 24 months. This position offers a pay range of $34.34 to $53.23 per hour, working on a PRN schedule.

Qualifications

• Must obtain RDMS within twenty-four months of job acceptance.
• Maintain BLS CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures on outpatients according to established standards.
• Perform ultrasound procedures on inpatients both in department and at bedside as needed.
• Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.
• Utilize proper infection control practices per department manual.

Skills

Diagnostic ultrasound procedures

Interventional ultrasound

Sonographic vascular exams

Excellent guest relations

Infection control practices

Education

Enrolled in or a graduate of a recognized AMA allied health training program

Completion of an approved ultrasound technology program

Job description

Overview

Using independent judgment, perform a variety of procedures utilizing sonography equipment. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Pay

USD $34.34/Hr. - USD $53.23/Hr.

Schedule

PRN

Qualifications

Enrolled in or a graduate of a recognized AMA allied health training program.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

Must obtain RDMS within twenty-four months of job acceptance.

Maintain BLS CPR Certification.

Experience

Completion of an approved ultrasound technology program or successful completion of at least 2 RDMS certifications with graduation of an approved Ultrasound Technology program pending.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular exams on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) both in the department and bedside via portable Sonography as needed, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.
• Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.
• Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.
• Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.
• Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.
• Comply with department procedure regarding employee / patient incident reports.
• Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.
• Participate in continuing education, meet requirements for all mandatory in-services and maintain knowledge of current and new technology.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.