Ultrasound Technologist - Illinois Masonic Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Department: 36320 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Ultrasound Status:
Part time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Day shift Monday through Friday, Rotating Weekends, holidays and back up Call. Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 This position is part time, 20 hours a week.

Major Responsibilities

Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques.

Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.

Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.

Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.

History and Patient Interaction

Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation.

Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed.

Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed.

Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered during daily activities.

Compliance with established Accrediting Organization and hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times

Maintains annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department.

Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with hospital and department’s policies and procedures on safety.

Uses standard Precautions/protects self from bodily fluid exposure.

Maintains hospital dept. disaster, fire, and evacuation policy.

Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.

Attends mandatory in-services / meetings Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records.

Documentation for department records

Maintains correct patient records as required. Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient’s records.

Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.

Knows and operates Hospital Information Computer Systems as required.

Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound

Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion.

Utilize appropriate phone etiquette.

Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.

Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.

Education/Experience

Required:

Graduation from a program approved by ARDMS.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department…