Radiology Sonographer II, Nights

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Radiology Sonographer II 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 technologist will provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures. The services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols and hospital policies and procedures. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity in Hyde Park. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program through a CAAHEP approved school
ARDMS registered in Abdominal (AB) and Vascular (RVT) Imaging with active competency demonstrated in area of credentials
ARDMS registered in Pediatrics (P) within 1 year of placement as a Sonographer II
Minimum 1 year experience to include advanced abdominal vascular experience
Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment
Excellent team work
Ability to work independently on call
CPR and BLS training required

Responsibilities

Competent in all general abdominal and pediatric exams with duplex within 45 minutes
Competent in general and advanced department protocols
Participates and assists APN in biopsy procedures independently
Competent in transplant organ exams; Liver, Renal and Pancreas
Participates in training of Level I sonographers, students and residents
Actively participates in process improvement activities and educational presentations
Demonstrates responsibility in order accuracy and protocol
Performs other duties assigned by Lead Technologist and Department Manager
Participate in imaging evaluation and improvement with Imaging Technical Coordinator