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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.

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