Radiology Sonographer I

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at University of Chicago Medicine as a Radiology Sonographer I in the Radiology Department. Here, you will perform Ultrasound and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The Sonographer will provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the imaging procedures. This position requires direct patient contact, excellent communication skills, including participation in constructive feedback, and the ability to work with initiative and accuracy. Responsibilities include but are not limited to imaging, patient education, data collection and maintaining ACR accreditation. The services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency required
Satisfactory completion of an Ultrasound training program through a CAAHEP approved school
Ultrasound experience in abdominal, small parts and basic vascular experience necessary
ARDMS registry completion in Abdominal Imaging or completion within one year of hire
Expectation of ARDMS RVT credentials within two years of hire and advancement to Sonographer, II
Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment
Excellent teamwork
Ability to work independently on call within 1 year of hire
CPR and BLS training required

Nice To Haves

Pediatric and advanced vascular preferred but not mandatory; ability to learn upon hire

Responsibilities

Complete competencies in all basic abdominal and pediatric exams
Performs advanced imaging procedures with assistance when necessary
Maintain a quality review score at or above 85%
Participate and actively assist Physician/PA/APN with performance of biopsy procedures
Perform portable and ED studies independently for all basic ultrasound exams, adult and pediatric
Perform portable advanced studies with assistance when necessary
Perform duties with minimal oversite from department Lead, Imaging Technical Coordinator or Manager; can perform duties independently
Utilizes EPIC independently to begin exams, end exams, add supply charges, verify orders, change orders as necessary and review patient chart for pertinent history
Properly utilize PACS for image presentation
Review completed studies with radiologist for approval
Participate in the on-call rotation
Actively participates in exam quality assurance by performing exams following department protocols as directed by the department Radiologist, Imaging Center Manager or Imaging Team Lead.
Recognizes, reports, and documents malfunctions of technical equipment.
Maintains physical work environment to be in compliance with regulatory certifying agencies.
Ability to participate in the on-call rotation within 1 year of hire