Ultrasound Technician - Stroger Hospital - Maternal Fetal Medicine

SEIU LOCAL 73

LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL

SHIFT: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

Job Title Ultrasound Technician (OB/GYN/Sonographer) Department OB/GYN/Radiology

Job Summary

The Ultrasound Technician (OB/GYN/Sonographer) 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. Under general supervision, is responsible for performing sonographic images on anatomical portions of the human body by operating ultrasound equipment. Performs highly technical ultrasound procedures involving specialized knowledge of anatomy and pathology as it pertains to Obstetrical and Gynecology patients and participates in pregnancy terminations. Processes and critiques sonographic images, practice infection control and adhere to safety measures.

Typical Duties

• 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.

• · Analyzes technical information.

• · Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings.

• · Provides quality patient care.

• · Collaborates with members of the healthcare team.

• · Prepares patient for ultrasound, positions and assists patient at end of procedures.

• · Collaborates with Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Chair 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 Maternal Fetal Division Chair 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.

• · 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.

• · Performs other duties as instructed.

Minimum Qualifications

• · Completion of approved training program in diagnostic ultrasound program

• · One (1) year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound

• · Must have met one of the following criteria:

• •ARDMS certified

• ARDMS certified with OBGYN Board Certification

• · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

• · Training, experience, and competent 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.

• · Experience and knowledge of Infection Control and safety Policies and be skilled in the operation of diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Examinations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• • 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
• • Applies knowledge of patient restraints policy and procedures
• • Understands the use of pediatric immobilization devices
• • Excellent customer service skills
• • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; communication techniques are age appropriate
• • Ability to use a variety of ultrasound equipment
• • Demonstrates ability to position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images
• • Demonstrates ability to select appropriate safe technical factors for exposure for patients of various body sizes and ages

Working Conditions

• A. Physical activities:

• 1. Amount of activity per day: Sitting 60%, Standing 10%, Walking 30%
  
  
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  2. The employee will frequently:
  
  

• . Assist patients with ambulation

• b. Work with body bent over at waist

• c. Reach above shoulder level

• d. Work with arms above shoulder height

• e. Work with arms extended at shoulder height

• f. Work with hands at waist level

• g. Reach or stretch from the waist

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  3. The employee with continually:
  
  

• a. Transfer patients into or out of a chair

• b. Transfer patients from bed to cart or table to cart

• c. Push/pull objects greater than 30lbs

Working Conditions continued

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  4. Lifting:
  
  

• a. The employee will continually lift objects (such as cassettes) weighing up to 15 lbs.

• b. The employee will frequently lift objects (such as patients) weighing greater than 30 lbs.

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  5. Pushing/Pulling:
  
  

• a. Patients on carts and wheelchairs weighing up to 300 lbs. are moved approximately 200 feet. Carts are equipped with wheels.

• b. No equipment is available to assist with pushing/pulling. Co-workers are frequently available to assist.

• B. Hand Coordination Activities: Gross manipulation, fine manipulation, simple grasping, and hand twisting of both hands are needed to operate the ultrasound machines. Power group of both hands is need for patient transfers.

• C. Working Conditions: The patient will have limited exposure to radiation hazards.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

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To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

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