ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Summary

JOB SUMMARY UNION SEIU LOCAL 73 Performs services related to patients undergoing general and arterial ultrasound examination. Duties include operating Ultrasound equipment as well as performing all types of Ultrasound examinations on patients.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, outpatient registration and others, as required relating to patient matters.
• Obtains and records an accurate patient history
• Performs ultrasound procedures utilizing mobile and stationary ultrasound equipment to produce quality images which can be interpreted by Radiologist.
• Analyzes technical information.
• Extends the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings.
• Provides an oral or written summary of the technical findings to the Radiologist for medical diagnosis.
• Provides quality patient care.
• Collaborates with the Radiologists and other members of the healthcare team.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound; transfers patient to table, positions and assists patient at end of procedures.
• Collaborates with Administrative Director and Radiologist concerning procedural issues.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper gain, brightness and desired images, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patients and selects proper firm.
• Communicates with Administrative Director relating to quality control, equipment calibration, procedural changes and work schedule.
• Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment per Infection Control policies.
• Transmits images via PACS system.
• Completes all procedures in Radnet and inputs all procedures in Radnet within 24 hours when the system is down.
• Performs other duties as instructed.
• Protects all patient health information (oral or recorded in any form) that is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in the course of work or association with the hospital.

  Qualifications

  • Must have met one of the following criteria:
    • ARDMS certified or eligible. Must obtain certification within one year of starting employment (Must provide proof at time of interview)
    • ARRT registered (Must provide proof at time of interview)
    • One (1) year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound (Must provide proof at time of interview)
    • Training in the practice of diagnostic medical ultrasonographic exams, including Doppler and color imaging as well as thorough knowledge of anatomical structures and basic body physiology. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) (Must provide proof at time of interview)
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Completion of approved training program in diagnostic ultrasound program
    • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics
    • Demonstrated knowledge and competency in performing general ultrasound to include but not limited to abdomen, OB breast, extremities, small parts and Doppler studies to include vascular, venous and arterial studies
    • Basic knowledge of patient care
    • Basic computer skills and ability to perform required tasks in Radnet and other systems
    • Applying knowledge of patient restraints policy and procedures
    • Understanding the use of pediatric immobilization devices
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; communication techniques are age appropriate
    • Demonstrated ability to position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images
    • Demonstrated ability to select appropriate safe technical factors for exposure for patients of various body sizes and ages

  Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

  Working Conditions

  • Physical activities: Amount of activity per day: Sitting 60%, Standing 10%, Walking 30%
  • Frequently: Assist patients with ambulation, Reach above shoulder level, Reach or stretch from the waist, Work with body bent over at waist, Work with arms above shoulder height, Work with arms extended at shoulder height, Work with hands at waist level, Reach or stretch from the waist
  • Continually: Transfer patients into or out of a chair, Transfer patients from bed to cart or table to cart, Push/pull objects greater than 30lbs
  • Lifting: Continually lift objects (such as cassettes) weighing up to 15 lbs, Frequently lift objects (such as patients) weighing greater than 30 lbs
  • Pushing/Pulling: Patients on carts and wheelchairs weighing up to 300 lbs are moved approximately 200 feet. Carts are equipped with wheels. No equipment is available to assist with pushing/pulling. Co-workers are frequently available to assist
  • Power group of both hands is needed for patient transfers
  • Work with a variety of ultrasound equipment
  • Operate equipment to produce quality images
  • Position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images
  • Select appropriate safe technical factors for exposure for patients of various body sizes and ages

  Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

  Additional Information

  • For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
  • Veteran Preference: Please read the information provided in the job posting regarding veteran preference.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer