Ultrasound Tech Part Time

Department

36320 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Ultrasound

Part time

Yes

20

Part‑time 2nd shift position with rotating weekends and 2 holiday shifts per year. Very limited call. Typical hours 2:30 pm – 11 pm.

$38.20 – $57.30

• 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.
• Delivery of patient care and in accordance with department standards of continued quality improvement.
  • Maintains a timely flow of patients in room assignments or work areas.
  • Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion.
  • Transports patient when indicated to meet customer needs.
  • Prepares Ultrasound room by making sure all needed supplies and equipment are available.
  • Utilize appropriate phone etiquette.
  • Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.
  • Follows in-and-out patient identification policy.
• Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient 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.
• 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.
  • Maintain 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.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound.
• Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound.

• ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry to be successfully completed within first year of employment.

• Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform more specialized U/S studies with minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist.
• Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist for their interpretation.
• ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry is to be successfully completed within first year of employment.
• CPR Certification.

• Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice as required, work odd hours (late hours on‑call), respond to emergency call‑back in minimal time, stand for long periods of time, constantly…