Medical Sonographer Specialist - Imaging & Diagnostic Services (Evenings)
UI Health · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$52.42–$81.03/hrFull-time
About the role
The position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs ultrasound scans within the ultrasound section providing complete and accurate imaging for diagnostic assessment of anatomy such as abdomen, pelvis, and small parts.
- Performs advanced or complex exams and assists with clinical procedures.
- Provides physicians with required technical imaging information and in the electronic medical record.
- Maintains the operation of ultrasound equipment, reports service issues, and makes minor repairs.
- Participates in quality assurance tracking for optimal clinical outcomes and for meeting organizational metrics.
- Trains staff in established procedures and new protocols being implemented in the department; reviews imaging and advises staff related to any quality deficiencies.
- May act as a charge technologist to assist the manager including overseeing work, providing technical and operational assistance, and assigning daily work schedules.
- Orients and evaluates the performance of students or residents on procedures in the department.
- Organizes and coordinates overall patient/research subject flow on a daily basis including outpatients the inpatients.
- Provides technical assistance to researchers pertaining to the use of vascular ultrasound including planning and review of approved protocols.
- Affixes to the accreditation application process and selection of images as needed.
- Performs duties at the lower level of this series, as required.
- Participate in other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in Medical Sonography, accreditation in sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS).
- Two (2) years (24 months) of progressively more responsible work experience in the designated area of specialty.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification from the American Heart Association.
- Note: A Bachelor’s degree in a health care related field may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Evening shift.
- Rotating weekends, On-Call rotation.
- Holiday Rotation.