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Advocate Aurora Health • Elgin, IL 60122 • Posted 1 day ago
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Advocate Aurora Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for a part-time position in Elgin, Illinois. The role involves performing general, OB/GYNE, and vascular ultrasound exams with minimal supervision, obtaining history, setting equipment parameters, and ensuring a safe patient environment. The position requires a graduate from an AMA-approved Ultrasound School, registration in Abdomen or OB within one year of hire, and CPR certification. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of general, OB/GYNE, vascular and small parts ultrasound procedures in compliance with ultrasound protocol.
- Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment.
- Provide technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
- Stay abreast of the latest ultrasound developments and obtain required amount of CME's to uphold registry or registration.
- Document patient history and images for analysis and interpretation. Review patient charts for medical information.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound.
- Able to perform Abdomen/ OB exams with some supervision.
- All exams are checked by a charge technologist prior to an interpretation by the Radiologist.
- Registered in either Abdomen or OB and must be registered within one year of hire.
- CPR Certification.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Preferred
- RVT registry.
Full Job Description
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Elgin, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 20 hours per week
- Shift: flexible
- Employment Type: Staff
$2,500 sign-on bonus!*
*external candidates
Position Requirements:
PM 2nd shift position
Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound.
Be able to perform Abdomen/ OB exams with some supervision.
All exams are checked by a charge technologist prior to an interpretation by the Radiologist.
Registered in either Abdomen or OB and must be registered in within one year of hire.
RVT registry is a plus.
CPR Certification.
Requires good judgement, needs reliability, responsibility, independent thought and action.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Purpose:
To perform general, OB/GYNE, and vascular ultrasound exams with minimum supervision. To obtain history, set the correct parameters on the equipment and obtain images for analysis and interpretation by radiologists. To act as a team member and follow the mission, values and philosophy of Advocate.
Accountabilities:
Performance of a wide variety of general, OB/GYNE, vascular and small parts ultrasound procedures in compliance with ultrasound protocol.
Ensures a secure and safe patient and work environment.
Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.
Responsible for staying abreast of the latest ultrasound developments. Obtains required amount of CME's to uphold registry or registires.
Documentation of patient history, and images for analysis and interpretation. Reviews patient charts for medical information.
Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R121024. Posted job title: Ultrasound Technologist
About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.
Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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