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Advocate Aurora Health · 2 months ago

Ultrasound Technologist - Weekend Program

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - 1775 Dempster St

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40.30/hr - $60.45/hr

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, committed to providing equitable care for all. The Ultrasound Technologist will perform sophisticated non-invasive procedures, document patient history, ensure a safe environment, and provide technical support for the Ultrasound Department.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Performance of a comprehensive array of sophisticated non-invasive procedures demonstrating the appropriate anatomy of interest

Independently provides complete and accurate images for diagnostic purposes

Documentation of patient history

Communicates 'Wet Read' reports to physician offices

Records patient medical information

Explains the test procedures to the patient

Ensures a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazard labels

Complies with procedural standards in the care of our patient population

Assists with proper positioning of patients as necessary(protective measures)

Cleans, prepares, and sanitizes all transducers according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection control standards

Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments

Maintains adequate supplies for the needs of the Ultrasound Department

Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of the Ultrasound Department

Provides encounter forms for completed procedures which are ready for billing

Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient

Interacts closely with the site Manager providing for a smooth daily operation of the department

Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services

Helps in answering telephones and scheduling patients as needed

Responsible for staying abreast with the latest ultrasound developments

Obtains membership in local, state, or national societies

Attends continuing education seminars

Maintains professional accreditation

Participates in CQI projects

Qualification

Medical Sonographer (RDMS)Vascular Technologist (RVT)Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE)Basic Life Support (BLS)Ultrasound ProceduresJudgmentPeople skillsPatient care skills

Required

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months

Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound. Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age group patients treated. Registered or Registry Eligible

Excellent skills in performing abdomen, some OB/GYNE, some vascular and Small Parts ultrasound exams. Excellent knowledge in pathology in the named above

Requires good judgment, needs to be responsible, reliable, and work independently. Need to be flexible in working hours, and on-call rotation. Needs to have good people skills and patient care skills

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