Ultrasound Tech Night Shift

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What You Will Do

Under indirect supervision, performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation and archiving of general and all general ultrasound images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the ultrasound department. Performs portable US exams based on provider order and/or patient condition.

• Positions patients and selects appropriate protocol to demonstrate anatomy of area of interest based on accepted General US principles. Judges' diagnostic quality of finished medical images and processes preliminary reports and/or work sheets prior to submission to physician for interpretation. Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination.

• Customizes each patient exam based on accepted ultrasound/sonography principles to optimize the diagnostic value of each specific imaging encounter. Applies independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. Assists radiologist with US guidance for US procedure such as biopsies or aspirations as needed.

• Reviews all diagnostic ultrasound requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the ordering provider and any unresolved concerns are taken to the interpreting physician for final approval.

• Provides relevant patient history and/or codes for all ultrasound procedures based on facility requirements.

• Performs clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing and archiving of patient record.

• Offers detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients prior and answers questions as appropriate.

• Observes patient while in ultrasound for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.

• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.

• Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications as ann ultrasound technologist.

• Ensures equipment is maintained to assure conformance of specific operational standards including US equipment and Trophon if applicable.

What You Will Need

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.

• Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, vascular or cardiovascular ultrasound program, or BS in Ultrasound.

• Registry Eligible through ARDMS or ARRT. Registry required within one year of employment.

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred

Pay Range

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health…