Sonographer

Department: 36320 Advocate Sherman Hospital
- Ultrasound

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Registry. Includes holidays/overnight/weekend rotation.

Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65

Location: Advocate Sherman Hospital - 1425 N Randall Rd

Hours: Per Diem
- This registry role will cover FMLA and PTO staff

Scheduling: Will include holiday, overnight, and weekends

Shift: May work various shifts for coverage

• Performance of a wide variety of general, OB/GYNE, vascular and small parts ultrasound procedures in compliance with ultrasound protocol.
• With minimum supervision, provides optimal, complete and accurate images for diagnostic non-invasive assessment of the abdomen, pelvis, pregnancy, small parts.
• Learns to assist physicians during invasive procedures, adhering to sterile techniques.
• Reads the department protocol for different procedures to learn other exams.
• Works closely with charge technologist to have his/her images checked prior to calling the Radiologist for interpretation of exams.
• Documentation of patient history, and images for analysis and interpretation. Reviews patient charts for medical information.
• Correlate current exam data with that from the patient’s prior exams.
• By utilizing AIDET, explains test procedures to patient to reduce anxiety.
• Learn the functions of the Radnet and Cerner.
• Communicates and/or Fax “STAT” and "Call Reports" reports to physician offices, nursing units, and Emergency Department upon request.
• Learn the aspects and functionality of PACS system.
• Ensures a secure and safe patient and work environment.
• Complies with OSHA Standards for infection control to prevent cross-contamination to patients and instruments.
• Maintains policies for cleaning of equipment including all probes and filters.
• Cleans, prepares, and sanitizes machines, tranducers and endocavity transducers according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection control standards.
• Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
• Interacts closely with the Ultrasound Lead Technologist to provide for smooth daily operation of the department.
• Helps in answering telephone, creating the daily workflow, putting supplies away, etc. as needed.
• Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility for change.
• Attends regularly scheduled Ultrasound Department meetings and in‑services.
• Works as a team member.
• Responsible for staying abreast of the latest ultrasound developments. Obtains required amount of CME's to uphold registry or registires.
• Spends time on his/her own reading and preparing for certification in OB/ABD.
• At all times the technologist will serve the health needs of patients in his/her care in a manner reflecting the holistic philosophy of Advocate, i.e. the values of compassion, equality, excellence, partnership and stewardship.
• Follows all standards of behavior taught during the orientation process.
• Watches videos and tapes as suggested by the Department Lead.
• Attends continuing education seminars. Maintains industry standards by taking required amount of CME's.
• Helps maintain department accreditation by following the procedure protocol closely.

Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound.

Be able to perform Abdomen/ OB exams with some supervision. All exams are checked by a charge technologist prior to an interpretation by the Radiologist.

Registered in either Abdomen or OB and must be registered in within one year of hire.

RVT registry is a plus.

CPR Certification.

Requires good judgement, needs reliability, responsibility, independent thought…