Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Crystal Lake, IL

2d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves preparing exam rooms and ultrasound equipment, conducting sonography examinations while adhering to safety protocols, and reviewing patient medical history. The technologist will use proper patient positioning and scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury. The role requires applying independent judgment to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures and accurately capture images of anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions. The technologist will also review examination images to meet QA standards, synthesize findings, prepare preliminary reports, and provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer. Responsibilities include reporting and documenting US safety incidents, assisting with the daily operation of the sonography facility, ensuring equipment accuracy, using radiology information systems (including PACS), completing records, archiving images, and utilizing electronic medical records. The role involves working with appropriate staff to ensure quality patient care, establishing collaborative relationships, assisting radiologists and other providers with procedures, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Additionally, the technologist will assist with the education and training of sonography students and physician residents, and must have expert-level knowledge of high-level disinfection policy and procedure.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Minimum One (1) to Three (3) years of experience preferred
Will consider new graduates
ARDMS or ARRT sonography registered or registry eligible.
Registry eligible partners must become registered within 12 months of hire (AB, OB, RVT, BR, MSK, PS)
All partners must be registered in a second clinical specialty within 2 years of hire; as approved by the partner's department leadership. (AB, OB, RVT, BR, MSK, PS)
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
Professionalism- Approaches other in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.
Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information, to include contraindication, patient prep, and limitations to the sonography exam.
Assist with medical record/image sharing as necessary.
Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
Refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional, except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures.
Review examination images to meet QA standards, synthesize examination results to include incidental findings, prepare the preliminary findings, and provide preliminary report.
Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer.
Reports and documents US safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.
Assist with the daily operation of the sonography facility.
Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately.
Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.
Utilize electronic medical record and structured reporting system to document pertinent patient information.
Work with the appropriate staff to ensure quality patient care.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team.
Assist radiologist and/or other providers with procedures as needed including but not limited to surgical procedures
Foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team.
Assist with the education and training of sonography students and physician residents.
Expert level knowledge of high level disinfection policy and procedure.