Ultrasound Tech I Part Time

Advocate Aurora Health • Oak Lawn, IL

84d • $37 - $56

About The Position

This is a part-time position at Advocate Christ Medical Center in the Ultrasound department, requiring 20 hours per week. The role involves working the 2nd shift with rotating weekends and two holiday shifts per year, typically from 2:30 PM to 11 PM. The position has very limited call requirements.

Requirements

• ARDMS Registry eligible.
• ARDMS Registry to be successfully completed within first year of employment.
• Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform more specialized U/S studies with minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist.
• Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist for their interpretation.
• CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality.
• Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
• Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
• Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.
• Maintains a timely flow of patients in room assignments or work areas.
• Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion.
• Transports patient when indicated to meet customer needs.
• Prepares Ultrasound room by making sure all needed supplies and equipment are available.
• Utilize appropriate phone etiquette.
• Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.
• Follows in-and-out patient identification policy.
• Maintains correct patient records as required.
• Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient's records.
• Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
• Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed.
• Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed.
• Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered during daily activities.
• Maintains annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department.
• Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with hospital and department's policies and procedures on safety.
• Uses standard Precautions/protects self from bodily fluid exposure.
• Maintain hospital dept. disaster, fire, and evacuation policy.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Attends mandatory in-services / meetings.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound.
• Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed