Level II - Ultrasound Technologist

Level II - Ultrasound Technologist - $40-60 per hour at Advocate Aurora Health summary:
The Level II Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic imaging procedures including general, vascular, and cardiac studies. They analyze sonograms, maintain patient records, ensure patient safety and comfort, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams. The role requires specialized certifications, experience, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist Level II for a job in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Ultrasound Technologist

• Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

• Duration:
Ongoing

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: days

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Employment Type:

Staff
Join Our Team at Aurora Sinai!
Aurora Sinai is a fast-paced, compassionate, and welcoming environment where technologists thrive. What sets us apart? A strong sense of family, a wide variety of cases that keep every day exciting, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a real impact.
We work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional care to a diverse patient population—supported by a dedicated and dynamic team that’s passionate about what we do.
Weekend Program Shift
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Enjoy a consistent schedule with three consecutive overnight shifts, perfect for those who prefer a weekend work rhythm.
If you're looking for a place where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters—Aurora Sinai is the place to be.
Sign on bonus eligible based on FTE
Major Responsibilities:

• Proficiently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings.

• Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.

• Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient.

• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

• Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.

• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.

• Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.

• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.

• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.

• Participates in a quality improvement, patient safety or cost containment project/initiative either at a site, market or system level and in the achievement/maintenance of laboratory accreditation.

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS)…