Per Diem Ultrasonographer

US Fertility • Chicago, IL

322d • $28 - $30

About The Position

Fertility Centers of Illinois is one of the nation's leading infertility treatment practices, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology services in the Chicagoland area for more than 30 years. FCI is now part of US Fertility! US Fertility is the largest physician-led partnership of top-tier fertility practices in the United States. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward. At Fertility Centers of Illinois, we believe that every person, every couple, deserves compassionate care during the fertility treatment process. Every member of our team is dedicated to providing our patients every possible opportunity for successful family-building. Our goal is simple: to provide the highest quality of care that results in a healthy pregnancy for our patients. Together, we make families happen! We are currently hiring for a per diem Sonographer. This position will be based in River North but will require float coverage to all FCI locations. The pay for this position is between $28-$30/hr.

Requirements

• Qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound.
• Demonstrated competency and completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of ultrasounds required at FCI, in accordance with established ultrasound standards, practice protocols, and policies.
• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the physician and health care team in a timely manner.
• Consistently and accurately complete documentation pertinent to the ultrasound examinations.
• Complete encounter forms per standard FCI procedure.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reporting equipment failures/calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain related supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Assist with training of new ultrasound staff.
• Cooperate with office administration by assisting with other related responsibilities as needed.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Establish personal rapport with patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of procedure; answering questions.
• Prepare patient for ultrasound by positioning patient; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors, properly draping patient.
• Assist patient services to prioritize patient appointments, and handle emergency visits.
• Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.

Benefits

• Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), dental, life, 401K, STD, LTD, life insurance and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• A very generous PTO policy and seven (7) paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement ($4,500.00) for full time employees after one year.
• Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services