Sonographer, Registry - Crown Point

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine Northwest Indiana as a Ultrasound Technologist in the Radiology Department. Here, you will perform Ultrasound and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The technologist will provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures. The services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete competencies in all general abdominal and pediatric exams without duplex within 30 minutes
• Participate in biopsy procedures with assistance
• Perform portable and ED studies for all general ultrasound exams, adult and pediatric
• Perform studies with minimal oversite from department
• Lead, Imaging Technical Coordinator or Manager; can perform duties independently
• Utilize EPIC independently to begin exams, end exams, add supply charges, verify orders, change orders as necessary and review patient chart for pertinent history
• Properly utilize PACS for image presentation
• Review completed studies with radiologist for approval
• Performs other duties assigned by Lead Technologist and Department Manager
• Participate in imaging evaluation and improvement with Imaging Technical Coordinator

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program through an accredited school

Ultrasound experience in abdominal, small parts and basic vascular experience necessary

Current registry by ARDMS in Abdominal Imaging or completion within one year of hire

CPR and BLS training required

Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required

Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment

Able to work independently on call

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program through an accredited school
• Ultrasound experience in abdominal, small parts and basic vascular experience necessary
• Current registry by ARDMS in Abdominal Imaging or completion within one year of hire
• CPR and BLS training required
• Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
• Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment
• Able to work independently on call

Skills

Pediatric and advanced vascular preferred but not mandatory; ability to learn upon hire

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry/0.1 FTE
• Shift: Day shift
• PRN with On Call rotation
• Work Location: Crown Point
• Unit/Department: Rad Ultrasound – Crown Point
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.