Ultrasound Tech, As Needed

What's in it for you:

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Every Other Saturday, 7AM-3:30PM, 2-3 shifts of call per month, holiday call coverage

What will you do:

Scanning patients according to protocols, completing and starting work in Epic and completion of work in PACS. Communicating regularly with the radiologists

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.

• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.

• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.

• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.

• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

What will you Need:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• One or more of the following:

o Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

o Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24007425

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.