Ultrasound Technician - Radiology

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU Union. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Radiology

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$ HOURLY

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

JOB SUMMARY UNION SEIU LOCAL 73

Performs services related to patients undergoing general and arterial ultrasound examination. Duties include operating Ultrasound equipment as well as performing all types of Ultrasound examinations on patients.

• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, outpatient registration and others, as required relating to patient matters.
• Obtains and records an accurate patient history
• Performs ultrasound procedures utilizing mobile and stationary ultrasound equipment to produce quality images which can be interpreted by Radiologist.
• Analyzes technical information.
• Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings.
• Provides an oral or written summary of the technical findings to the Radiologist for medical diagnosis.
• Provides quality patient care.
• Collaborates with the Radiologists and other members of the healthcare team.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound; transfers patient to table, positions and assists patient at end of procedures.
• Collaborates with Administrative Director and Radiologist concerning procedural issues.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper gain, brightness and desired images, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patients and selects proper firm.
• Communicates with Administrative Director relating to quality control, equipment calibration, procedural changes and work schedule.
• Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment per Infection Control policies.
• Completes all procedures in Radnet and inputs all procedures in Radnet within 24 hours when the system is down.
• Transmits images via PACS system.
• Performs other duties as instructed.
• Protects all patient health information (oral or recorded in any form) that is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in the course of work or association with the hospital.

• Must have met one of the following criteria is required:
  • ARDMS certified or eligible. Must obtain certification within one year of starting employment (Must provide proof at time of interview)
  • ARRT registered (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• One (1) year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Training in the practice of diagnostic medical ultrasonographic exams, including Doppler and color imaging as well as thorough knowledge of anatomical structures and basic body physiology is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)

• Completion of approved training program in diagnostic ultrasound program is preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in performing general ultrasound to include but not limited to abdomen, OB breast, extremities, small parts and Doppler studies to include vascular, venous and arterial studies
• Basic knowledge of patient care
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform required tasks in Radnet and other systems
• Applies knowledge of patient restraints policy and procedures
• Understands the use of pediatric immobilization devices
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; communication techniques are age appropriate
• Ability to use a variety of ultrasound equipment
• Demonstrates ability to position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images
• Demonstrates ability to select appropriate safe technical factors for exposure for patients of various body sizes and ages

• Physical activities:
  • Amount of activity per day:
    Sitting 60%, Standing 10%, Walking 30%
• The employee will frequently:
  • Assist patients with ambulation
  • Work with body bent over at waist
  • Reach above shoulder level
  • Work with arms above shoulder height
  • Work with arms extended at shoulder height
  • Work with hands at waist level
  • Reach or stretch from the waist
• The employee with continually:
  • Transfer patients into or out of a…