Ultrasound Technologists

Job Title : Ultrasound Technologists

Location : North Chicago IL

Duration : 5 years

Shift : M-F 8am to 4.30pm

Duties and Responsibilities

Ultrasound Technologists shall be able to -

1. Work cooperatively with Radiologic Technologists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Residents, Advanced Practice Nurses (APN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Registered Nurses (RN), and Physician Assistants (PA), and a variety of allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive health care services to inpatient and outpatients.

2. Function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary service team at the client. The Radiology Department at client utilizes 100% digital imaging and storage system (PACS Environment).

3. Perform a broad range of high quality, diagnostic ultrasound scans for the client patients including pediatric, adult and adult geriatric. Examinations to be performed include but are not limited to : General Ultrasound examinations such as thyroid, abdomen, pelvis, retroperitoneal, scrotum, testicular, transvaginal, and first trimester fetal; breast US examinations; vascular Doppler imaging including ankle-brachial indices and other examinations utilizing PhotoPlethysmorgraphy (PPG); and doppler ultrasound examinations of the carotid arteries, upper and lower extremity vasculature, and abdominal vasculature.

4. Process images for interpretation. Begin and complete exams in Oracle / Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) applications as necessary. Scans necessary documentation, edits, and completes exams in PACS. Ensure the after-hours radiologist service has received adequate and pertinent ultrasound images to provide a diagnostic interpretation prior to departure, if necessary.

5. Maintain records according to the clients protocol of patients examined, studies performed, views taken, and technical factors used.

6. Maintain equipment and reporting any equipment malfunctions to the Ultrasound Supervisor.

7. Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and equipment.

8. Recognize emergency situations relative to the ultrasound environment and exercise initiative in resolving. Use good judgment in carrying out emergency measures and procedures for obtaining medical assistance.

9. Be alert to the needs of the patient and detect any changes in conditions and / or emergencies that may arise. 10. Describe imaging procedures to patients to encourage their cooperation and lower their anxieties relative to examinations performed.

11. Maintain and promote patient privacy while providing care as well as strict confidentiality of patient information and records. 1

2. Perform his / her duties and function with integrity and appropriate ethical behavior in accordance with ethical standards of nationally recognized professional organizations.

Qualifications :

1. 1 year of experience of performing general and vascular ultrasound examination

2. ARRT or ARDMS certification

3. AHA BLS