Ultrasound Technologist- Part Time

Advocate Health•Gurnee, IL

4d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including general, obstetric, and vascular studies, in accordance with department protocols and ACR standards. The role uses appropriate imaging techniques and equipment to obtain high-quality scans, positions and prepares patients, and assists physicians with invasive procedures using sterile technique. The technologist also operates portable ultrasound equipment throughout the hospital when requested. The position documents relevant patient history, obtains medical histories, correlates current studies with prior examinations, communicates with radiologists to ensure exams are complete, and communicates or faxes STAT reports as requested under critical-value criteria. The role supports patient safety and infection control, maintains and sanitizes transducers, follows applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, and helps ensure accurate patient identification and exam performance. The technologist supports daily department operations, works with the ultrasound supervisor and other team members, transports patients as requested, and explains testing delays and procedures to patients. The role maintains current ultrasound skills and required continuing education, contributes to quality improvement, and provides instruction and orientation to students and technologists. It also participates in problem-solving related to patient care, department operations, quality assurance, interdepartmental relationships, and employee morale. This is a part-time position at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois, scheduled for 20 hours per week. The posting describes first-shift work, with weekend, holiday, and call rotations and coverage on other shifts as needed. The role may require work at any Condell location and flexibility to adjust hours at short notice.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Ultrasound.
Possess a high degree of technical knowledge to perform ultrasound studies.
Ability to make diagnostic judgments while scanning and present them to the radiologist.
Registry eligible.
CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
New hires must become ARDMS certified within one year of graduation; current Advocate associates must be ARDMS certified within six months.
Ability to take call on a rotating basis and work weekends and holidays.
Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice and cover other shifts as needed.
Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment and perform emergency procedures as required.
Good judgment, reliability, responsibility, and ability to act independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and practice high-quality patient care.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lift and move patients; the description lists lifting of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly. For direct patient care, the stated requirement is to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier or unassisted patient lifts, use patient-handling equipment with at least one other associate when available.
Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients and adapt communication and approach to age-specific responses.
May be required to work at any Condell location.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound examinations according to department protocols and ACR standards using appropriate imaging techniques and equipment.
Position patients, adjust equipment, and immobilize patients as needed to obtain optimal-quality examinations.
Assist physicians during invasive procedures by adhering to sterile techniques, conducting timeouts, and accurately completing paperwork.
Operate portable ultrasound equipment for procedures requested throughout the hospital.
Document pertinent patient history, obtain appropriate medical histories, and complete comment sheets for each patient.
Communicate or fax STAT reports to physician offices, nursing units, and the Emergency Department upon request, following critical-value criteria.
Correlate current exam data with prior examinations and communicate with radiologists to ensure exam completeness.
Operate the department PACS system routinely.
Follow accepted safety practices, maintain CPR certification, comply with OSHA infection-control standards, and follow applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Maintain awareness of safety hazard labels and ensure pathology specimens and completed laboratory requisitions are delivered to the appropriate departments.
Clean, prepare, and sanitize transducers according to manufacturer recommendations and infection-control standards.
Attend mandatory in-services and meetings and ensure accurate examinations and patient identification according to hospital policy.
Provide technical support for efficient department operations and work closely with the ultrasound supervisor.
Help answer telephones and create requisitions as needed; demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, adaptability, flexibility, and teamwork.
Transport patients as requested and explain testing delays to patients.
Maintain current ultrasound skills and complete continuing education required for ARDMS certification.
Share knowledge gained through seminars and articles with other staff and perform tasks needed to compile continuous-quality-improvement data.
Provide instruction and orientation to students, technologists, and new technologists, and assist technologists or students with specific procedures.
Participate in problem-solving related to patients, department operations, quality assurance, interdepartmental relationships, and employee morale.
Maintain positive guest relations and telephone etiquette, and explain technical procedures to patients in a friendly manner without revealing diagnoses.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Benefits starting day one, subject to eligibility.
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
Student loan forgiveness assistance.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.