ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Cook County•Chicago, IL

3d•$40 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs services for patients undergoing general and arterial ultrasound examinations. The role operates ultrasound equipment and performs a range of ultrasound examinations, producing quality images for Radiologist interpretation and providing technical findings to support medical diagnosis. The technologist provides quality patient care and collaborates with Radiologists, nursing personnel, registration staff, the Administrative Director, and other healthcare team members. The position is at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital in the Radiology Department, with a stated shift of 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and an alternate weekend rotation from 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and SEIU, and internal eligible applicants will be considered before external applicants. Candidates must meet the listed certification or registration criteria, have at least one year of full-time diagnostic ultrasound experience with varied imaging, and have training in diagnostic medical ultrasonographic exams, including Doppler and color imaging. CPR training and Basic Life Support certification are required. The work involves patient transfers, positioning and assistance, equipment operation, and physical activities described in the working-conditions section.

Requirements

Meet one of the following certification or registration criteria: ARDMS certified or eligible, with certification to be obtained within one year of starting employment; or ARRT registered, with certification provided at interview.
At least one year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound.
Training in diagnostic medical ultrasonographic exams, including Doppler and color imaging, and thorough knowledge of anatomical structures and basic body physiology.
CPR trained with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; certification must be provided at interview.
Demonstrated knowledge and competency performing general ultrasound examinations, including abdomen, OB, breast, extremities, small parts, and Doppler studies such as vascular, venous, and arterial studies.
Basic knowledge of patient care.
Basic computer skills and ability to perform required tasks in Radnet and other systems.
Knowledge of patient restraints policies and procedures.
Understanding of pediatric immobilization devices.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including age-appropriate communication techniques.
Ability to use a variety of ultrasound equipment.
Ability to correctly position patients of various body sizes and ages and manipulate equipment and controls to produce optimum images.
Ability to select appropriate, safe technical factors for patients of various body sizes and ages.
Ability to assist patients with ambulation and perform the physical activities and patient transfers described in the working conditions.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved diagnostic ultrasound training program.

Responsibilities

Communicate with medical staff, nursing personnel, outpatient registration, and others about patient matters.
Obtain and record accurate patient histories.
Perform ultrasound procedures using mobile and stationary equipment to produce images for Radiologist interpretation.
Analyze technical information and use independent judgment to determine when to extend the scope of a procedure based on diagnostic findings.
Provide oral or written summaries of technical findings to the Radiologist.
Provide quality patient care and collaborate with Radiologists and other healthcare team members.
Prepare patients for ultrasound examinations, transfer and position them, and assist them at the end of procedures.
Collaborate with the Administrative Director and Radiologist on procedural issues.
Adjust equipment and settings, determine proper gain and brightness, obtain desired images, arrange immobilization and support devices, position patients, and select the proper firm.
Communicate with the Administrative Director about quality control, equipment calibration, procedural changes, and work schedules.
Prepare rooms, equipment, medicine, and materials for patients.
Clean and disinfect equipment according to Infection Control policies.
Complete procedures in Radnet and input procedures within 24 hours when the system is down.
Transmit images through the PACS system.
Protect patient health information obtained, handled, learned, heard, or viewed during work or association with the hospital.
Perform other duties as instructed.