What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Coordinator Ultrasound-Full Time Days position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare?
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Monday-Friday schedule
The Resource Coord Ultrasound reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is committed to providing our communities the highest quality health care through exceptional access to state-of-the-art clinical services with compassionate and personal care. Coordinates, monitors and assists in the daily function of the Ultrasound department.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with the selection of new team members.
- Conducts orientation and training of new and existing staff.
- Monitors the orientation of staff and identifies further instructional needs.
- Schedules staff for adequate coverage to meet the needs of the department; maintains attendance records.
- Prioritizes, assigns and reviews work; provides feedback to director regarding staff performance.
- Assists the director in establishing and evaluating performance expectations for staff.
- Serves as a resource to staff.
- Ensures staffing levels which meet department guidelines; ensures optimal department coverage and minimal overtime.
- Monitors utilization of supplies and equipment for optimal efficiency and cost containment; orders and maintains supplies used in the department.
- Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs; assists with recommendations regarding the acquisition of new equipment.
- Supports quality assurance programs for the department.
- Enforces policies and procedures; assists in updating and developing procedure manuals and protocols for ultrasound.
- Coordinates patient flow through department; resolves scheduling issues.
- Monitors and maintains the quality of films and services produced in ultrasound.
- Monitors charges and tracks financial performance in ultrasound.
- Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results.
- Enters data such as type of scan and other technical data into computer.
- Conducts scan according to set protocol per organ or anatomical site.
- Views images on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; reviews scan with radiologist prior to releasing patient.
- Develops images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
- Assists in amniocentesis, aspiration and biopsies by performing preliminary studies to locate appropriate entry site and provide needle direction guidance.
- Calls referring physician for "wet readings".
Qualifications
Required
- ARDMS, ARRT
- 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
- Must demonstrate thorough working knowledge of the practices in a specialized field.
- More than three up to five years of related work experience required, demonstrating a broad knowledge of the job responsibilities and methods.
- Physical Demands Requirement:
- Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
- Minimum 5 year’s hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
