Ultrasound Technologist

Advocate Aurora Health - Hazel Crest, IL

Hazel Crest, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The position involves the 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. The individual will independently provide technically optimal, thorough, and accurate images for diagnostic assessment, accurately recognize and demonstrate critical findings, and assist physicians during related procedures. The role also includes documentation of patient history and images for analysis and interpretation, participation in the department QA program, ensuring a secure and safe patient and work environment, providing technical support for the smooth operation of the Ultrasound and Vascular Department, and staying abreast of the latest ultrasound developments.

Responsibilities

• Performance of sophisticated abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, and small parts procedures.
• Independently provides technically optimal, thorough and accurate images for diagnostic assessment.
• Accurately recognize and demonstrate critical findings such as deep vein thrombosis, ectopic pregnancy, aortic aneurysms or dissection.
• Demonstrate competence in the operation of all imaging and monitoring related equipment.
• Assist physicians during related procedures such as amniocentesis, thoracentesis, biopsies, and surgery.
• Assess arterial circulation using pulse doppler, duplex imaging, and physiologic indirect testing.
• Provide preliminary results as stated in department protocols.
• Document patient history and images for analysis and interpretation.
• Communicate 'STAT' and 'Preliminary' reports to physician offices and nursing units.
• Participate in the department QA program and accreditation process.
• Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment.
• Provide technical support for the smooth operation of the Ultrasound and Vascular Department.
• Stay abreast of the latest ultrasound developments and maintain professional accreditation.

Requirements

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by ARDMS.
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by ARDMS.
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by ARDMS.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA.
• 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 exams.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient skills in abdomen, OB, pelvic, endovaginal, small parts, venous doppler, carotid doppler, and arterial studies preferred.
• Moderate skills in assisting radiologist with procedures.

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities.
• Professional development support.
• Membership in local, state or national societies.