Ultrasound Technologist, Registry (PRN)

University of Chicago•Harvey, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Ultrasound Technologist in the Radiology Department. Here under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor, you will perform a variety of technical procedures in the application of ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease in the department, or with mobile equipment, in other areas of the hospital to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages. The technologist will assist in teaching students, scheduling patients and preparing charge slips and other records as required. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program through an accredited school
Current registry by ARDMS in Abdominal Imaging
CPR and BLS training required
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

Nice To Haves

2 years Ultrasound experience in abdominal, small parts, pediatric and vascular exams preferred

Responsibilities

Observes the confidentiality of department information
Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patients' families and other personnel consistently
Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals
Presents department in a positive manner to families, patients, significant others and hospital personnel as observed by supervisor with no documented infraction noted annually
Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per department protocol
Maintain all records and documentation as required for personnel by JCAHO Inspections
Ensure safety practices for technologist and others in accordance with prescribed standards
Make minor adjustments to equipment as deemed necessary
Operates mobile ultrasound unit required to perform bedside examination
Ensures that all employees adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties
Communicates employee performance problems to appropriate manager
Checks quality of examinations and orders repeats if necessary
Monitors indicators with Q.A. committee and maintains documentation
Provides students with explanation of protocol and procedures
Assists student supervision, evaluation and teaching as required
Provides patient and student with explanation of protocol and procedures when applicable
Assists with patient and student teaching as required
Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage to personnel and patients
Reports equipment needing repair to chief technologist immediately
Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing procedures
Performs ultrasound operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum scans
Assists other staff when work is completed
Maintains communications with in-house staff and professional staff
Maintains communications with nursing staff and physicians outside the hospital as necessary
Introduces self to patient by name and title 100% of time
Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams
Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician
Schedule elective and emergency exams per department protocol
Gives assistance to technologist as required
Properly documents all unusual incidents
Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations
Ensures that work areas are kept neat and orderly
Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person, and follows through to assure orders are completed with no documented errors noted
Carries out all physician orders and documents on appropriate form
Leaves patient care area neat, tidy and stocked with supplies after each shift
Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with members of the health care team, as documented by direct observation
Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals, as documented by no more than one (1) complaint within a year from physicians or patients requiring written counseling
Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude 100% of the time to physicians, patients, families and significant others, as observed by supervisor
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively
Participates in in-service educational programs
Attends outside conferences as available
Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services