ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN - ACHN-FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•$34 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technician (OB/GYN/Sonographer) performs services related to patients undergoing general and arterial ultrasound examination. Duties include operating Ultrasound equipment as well as performing all types of Ultrasound examinations on patients. Under general supervision, is responsible for performing sonographic images on anatomical portions of the human body by operating ultrasound equipment. Performs highly technical ultrasound procedures involving specialized knowledge of anatomy and pathology as it pertains to Obstetrical and Gynecology patients and participates in pregnancy terminations. Processes and critiques sonographic images, practice infection control and adhere to safety measures.

Requirements

Completion of approved training program in diagnostic ultrasound program (Required)
One (1) year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound (Required)
Must have met one of the following criteria: (Must provide proof at time of interview)
ARDMS certified
ARDMS certified with OBGYN Board Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Training, experience, and competent in the practice of diagnostic medical ultrasonographic exams, including Doppler and color imaging as well as thorough knowledge of anatomical structures and basic body physiology. (Required)
Experience and knowledge of Infection Control and safety Policies and be skilled in the operation of diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Examinations. (Required)
Knowledge and competency in performing general ultrasound to include but not limited to abdomen, OB breast, extremities, small parts and Doppler studies to include vascular, venous and arterial studies
Basic knowledge of patient care
Basic computer skills and ability to perform required tasks in Radnet and other systems
Applies knowledge of patient restraints policy and procedures
Understands the use of pediatric immobilization devices
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; communication techniques are age appropriate
Ability to use a variety of ultrasound equipment
Demonstrates ability to position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images
Demonstrates ability to select appropriate safe technical factors for exposure for patients of various body sizes and ages

Responsibilities

Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, outpatient registration and others, as required relating to patient matters.
Obtains and records an accurate patient history
Performs ultrasound procedures utilizing mobile and stationary ultrasound equipment.
Analyzes technical information.
Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings.
Provides quality patient care.
Collaborates with members of the healthcare team.
Prepares patient for ultrasound, positions and assists patient at end of procedures.
Collaborates with Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Chair concerning procedural issues.
Adjusts equipment, determines proper gain, brightness and desired images, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patients and selects proper firm.
Communicates with Maternal Fetal Division Chair relating to quality control, equipment calibration, procedural changes and work schedule.
Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients.
Cleans and disinfects equipment per Infection Control policies.
Transmits images via PACS system.
Protects all patient health information (oral or recorded in any form) that is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in the course of work or association with the hospital.
Performs other duties as instructed.