Staff - Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for
a job in Chicago, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: flexible
- Employment Type: Staff
Major Responsibilities:
- Performance of a comprehensive array of sophisticated
abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, and small parts procedures
demonstrating the appropriate anatomy under investigation for all
STAT and routine procedures.
- 1)Independently provides technically optimal, thorough and
accurate images for diagnostic assessment.
- 2)Accurately recognize and demonstrate critical findings such
as deep vein thrombosis, ectopic pregnancy, aortic aneurysms or
dissection, utilizing all aspects of established criteria for
physician interpretation.
- 3)Demonstrate competence in the operation of all imaging and
monitoring related equipment and reports any equipment problem to
the Department Coordinator in a timely manner.
- 4)Assists physicians during other related procedures such as
amniocentesis, thoracentesis, biopsies, cath lab procedures,
surgery, thrombin injection and compression for pseudoaneurysm
etc.
- 5)Assess arterial circulation by using pulse doppler, duplex
imaging, and physiologic indirect testing. Analyze and demonstrate
hemodynamics of the extracranial, carotid arteries, and document
per criteria and protocol. Assess and accurately demonstrate for
the interpreting physician, hemodynamics of native arteries,
surgical arterial grafts and arterial/venous fistulas for dialysis
purposes. Physically map out the saphenous vein or superficial
system, including all tributaries and vein diameters for the
purpose of surgical harvesting.
- 6)Assess and accurately demonstrate for the interpreting
physician normal and pathology of abdominal and pelvic organs,
small parts, venous and arterial systems, obstetrical criteria,
etc.
- 7)Provide preliminary results exactly as stated in department
protocols.
- Documentation of patient history, and images for analysis and
interpretation.
- 1)Reviews patient charts for medical information, and explains
test procedure to patient in order to allay apprehensions and
elicit cooperation.
- 2)Communicates "STAT" and "Preliminary" reports to physician
offices, nursing units, and Emergency Department upon request by
Radiologist.
- 3)Understands operational aspects of PACS System.
- 4)Be proficient in the use of the Radiology Information
System.
- 5)Correlates current exam data with that from the patient's
prior exams.
- 6)Be proficient in the use of "CareConnection".
- 7)Be proficient in the use of Datacheck system for
documentation of vascular studies.
- Participation in the department QA program and accreditation
process
- 1)Attends and participates in department meetings and
inservices to ensure technical competence.
- 2)Assist in database input and in facilitation of projects
including department accreditation.
- 3)Participation in Quality Assurance and CQI team performance
projects.
- Ensures a secure and safe patient and work environment.
- 1)Cleans, prepares, and sanitizes endocavity transducers for
endovaginal scanning according to manufacturer recommendations and
established infection control standards. Performs cleaning of
equipment as per department policy, including all transducers and
filters.
- 2)Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination
to patients and instruments.
- 3)Maintains adequate supplies; i.e., gel, cleaners, cidex,
syringes, etc., in ultrasound/vascular rooms and informs the
Coordinator when supplies are depleted.
- 4)Is able to assist radiologist with invasive procedures
adhering to sterile technique.
- 5)Complies with OSHA Standards for infection control.
- 6)Keeps work area neat and clean.
- 7)Ensures the appropriate procedure has been ordered, charged
and performed per the physician order.
- 8)Thorough knowledge and understanding of AIDET to provide for
the patient's comfort and safety during their services provided in
the Diagnostic Imaging Departments.
- Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation
of Ultrasound and Vascular Department.
- 1)Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule
various exams for the patient.
- 2)Interacts closely with the Ultrasound/Vascular Coordinator to
provide for smooth daily operation of the department.
- 3)Attends regularly scheduled Department meetings and
in-services.
- 4)Answers telephones, responds to faxes and emails.
- 5)Works as a team member, demonstrating adaptability and
flexibility for change. Is able to fill in on other shifts as
needed.
- 6)Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality.
- 7)Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and department policies
regarding patient care, fire safety and infection control,
etc.
- Responsible for staying abreast of the latest ultrasound
developments, professional development of self, maintenance of
CME's required for registration and training of associates to
procedures.
- 1)Obtains membership in local, state or national
societies.
- 2)Attends continuing education seminars.
- 3)Maintains professional accreditation. Must be registered with
ARDMS in Abdomen or OB/Gyn and RVT and must maintain that
accreditation by obtaining the adequate CME's. Must also comply
with requirements for ultrasound/vascular department accreditation
with the American College of Radiology (ACR) and or IAC for
vascular accreditation.
- 4)Views educational videos and tapes as suggested by the
Department Coordinator
- 5)Helps maintain department accreditation by following the
procedure protocol closely.
- 6)Assesses own educational needs and planning.
- 7)Implements strategies/learning plan to meet knowledge
deficiencies.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
Required:
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by
the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to
be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined
it is not required, and
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by
the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to
be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined
it is not required, and
- Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be
obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it
is not required, or
- Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained
within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not
required, or
- Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be
obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it
is not required, and
- Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo
issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless
department leader has determined it is not required, or
- Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be
obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined
it is not required, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers--certification issued by the American Heart Association
(AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.Education/Experience
Required:
- Associates degree in Allied Health or Bachelor of Science
degree in Allied Health Science preferred -Typically requires 1
year experience in Abdomen and OB/GYN -Typically requires 1 year
experience in Vascular examsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficient skills in abdomen, OB, pelvic, endovaginal, small
parts, venous doppler, carotid doppler, and arterial studies
preferred. -Moderate skills in assisting radiologist with
procedures.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- COMPETENT LEVEL: - Ability to be flexible to work weekends,
holidays, STAT call-ins in order to accommodate staffing needs. -
Ability to perform lifting and transferring related to patient care
- Ability to move ultrasound equipment for portable studies to
various nursing units. - Ability to communicate with patients and
to respond to patients in a timely manner. - Ability to work in
fast-paced environment with established time constraints. -
Exposure to ill patients; may be exposed to blood and urine
samples. -Incorporates the provision of cultural and age specific
needs while exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret
age specific responses. Primary interactions would be with adult,
geriatric, and pediatric individuals. -Requires good judgment,
reliability, responsibility, independent thought and action
-Ability and skills to assume temporary leadership role in the
absence of the coordinator. -Extreme flexibility in working hours
and on-call rotation -Moving of equipment to bedside -Attend
on-going in-services and or CME's to maintain accreditation
required to satisfy the ARDMS, RVT, ICAVL and ACR standards -Member
of professional societies -Read journals for new and upcoming
procedures MINIMUM LEVEL: -Must be able to take call on rotation
basis -Perform emergency procedures as required -Attend annual
in-services as required to meet department safety requirements.This
job description indicates the general nature and level of work
expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R119895. Posted
job title: UltrasonographerAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate
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of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse
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passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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