Breast Ultrasound Technologist

Department: 36324 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Mammography Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information: NO call! Minimal Saturday shifts. Rotating first shifts, monday through friday.

Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65

• Determination of appropriate image scan technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices.
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  Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures immobilizes and support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures.
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  Determines appropriate image technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists.
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  Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review.
• Operation of more advanced and sophisticated Ultrasound equipment.
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  Assists radiologists with U/S procedures to include the more advanced and specialty procedures (i.e. liver and breast imaging, etc.) requiring additional experience and knowledge.
• Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
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  Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times.
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  Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis.
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  Assures accuracy of exam performed and requisition.
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  Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patients in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services.
• 5)
  Operates safely U/S equipment as required.
• Coordination of quality control areas (checking U/S films to ensure optimal quality, disseminating exams to U/S Technologist, etc.).
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  Labels U/S films according to department quality assurance standards and criteria.
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  Prepares sedation/needles as necessary following prescribed procedures.
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  Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures. Transports patients into and out of department as necessary.
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  Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling.
• 3)
  Performs quality control activities, responds to inquiries, coordinates patient flow, and communicates with staff radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.
• 4)
  Prepares U/S suite for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required.
• 5)
  Monitors inventory of supplies and linen to ensure an adequate level is available for overall departmental usage.
• Provision of instruction and orientation to students, technologists, and new technologists to effectively participate in the assessment of their performance reviews.
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  Provides direction and instruction to U/S Technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures.
• Provision of in services to the technical staff in order to maintain technical competence.
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  Provides in services to staff to ensure competence is maintained and (new information the hospital has sponsored someone to acquire through a formal inservice or seminar) is shared with everyone it may apply to.
• Participation in problem-solving issues addressing patients, department operations, quality assurance procedures, interdepartmental relationships, and employee morale.
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  Maintains positive “guest relations” and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures.
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  Maintains current CPR certification/RDMS certification.
• Assumption of leadership role in absence of Senior Tech to ensure continuity of department policies & procedures.

Must be a graduate from an accredited…