What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Diagnostic Technologist position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Job Summary:
">As a skilled Ultrasound Technologist II at Advocate Aurora Health, you will contribute to exceptional patient care and the success of our organization. This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented team of healthcare professionals who share a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
About the Role:
">As an Ultrasound Technologist II, you will be responsible for performing sonographic procedures, including general, vascular, and cardiac studies. Your expertise will enable you to accurately diagnose patients.
Responsibilities:
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- Perform sonographic procedures, including general, vascular, and cardiac studies. ">
- Accurately diagnose patients using your expertise. ">
- Review patient medical records to obtain necessary clinical information and compare requisitions to physicians' orders. ">
- Maintain safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients during procedures. ">
- Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to appropriate physicians. ">
- Serve as a technical resource, role model, and preceptor for students and staff. ">
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, or cost containment projects/initiatives. ">
- Maintain knowledge of and adhere to department, facility, and organization policies and protocols. ">
- Prioritize, work independently, and manage simultaneous assignments effectively. ">
Requirements:
">To be successful in this role, you must possess a Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS), as well as a Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced training beyond High School in Sonography is also required. Typically, 2 years of experience in a Sonographer role is preferred.
Benefits:
">We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including holiday pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education opportunities, 401(k) retirement plan, pet insurance, wellness and fitness programs, mileage reimbursement, employee assistance programs, medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, life insurance, and a discount program.
About Us:
">Advocate Aurora Health is a leading health system dedicated to helping people live well. Our 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion, and respect, collaborating to advance our purpose of helping people live well.
