Ultrasound Technologist

Position: Ultrasound Technologist - $40-60 per hour
Location: Barrington

Ultrasound Technologist - $40-60 per hour at Advocate Aurora Health summary:
The Ultrasound Technologist conducts diagnostic ultrasound imaging by positioning patients and operating sophisticated ultrasound equipment to obtain quality images for radiologists. The role includes maintaining safety standards, managing patient records, assisting with advanced procedures, and providing training to staff and students. This position requires certification, technical expertise, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Barrington, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:

Ultrasound Technologist

• Discipline:

Allied Health Professional

• Duration:

Ongoing

• 40 hours per week

• Shift: nights

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Employment Type:

Staff
$5,000 sign-on bonus!
Major Responsibilities:
Determination of appropriate image scan technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices.
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Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures immobilizes and support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures.
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Determines appropriate image technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists.
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Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review.
Operation of more advanced and sophisticated Ultrasound equipment.
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Assists radiologists with U/S procedures to include the more advanced and specialty procedures (i.e. liver and breast imaging, etc.) requiring additional experience and knowledge.
Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
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Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times.
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Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis.
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Assures accuracy of exam performed and requisition.
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Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patients in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services.
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Operates safely U/S equipment as required.
Coordination of quality control areas (checking U/S films to ensure optimal quality, disseminating exams to U/S Technologist, etc.).
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Labels U/S films according to department quality assurance standards and criteria.
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Prepares sedation/needles as necessary following prescribed procedures.
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Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures. Transports patients into and out of department as necessary.
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Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided.
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Performs quality control activities, responds to inquiries, coordinates patient flow, and communicates with staff radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.
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Prepares U/S suite for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required.
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Monitors inventory of supplies and linen to ensure an adequate level is available for overall departmental usage.
Provision of instruction and orientation to students, technologists, and new technologists to effectively participate in the assessment of their performance reviews.
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Provides direction and instruction to U/S Technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures.
Provision of in services to the technical staff in order to maintain technical competence.
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Provides in services to staff to ensure competence is maintained and (new information the hospital has sponsored someone to acquire through a formal inservice or seminar) is shared with everyone it may apply to.
Participation in problem-solving issues addressing patients, department operations, quality assurance procedures, interdepartmental relationships, and employee morale.
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Maintains positive “guest relations” and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures.
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Maintains current CPR certification/RDMS certification.
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