What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Sonographer II, Full-Time Days position at University of Chicago Medicine?
Job Description
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Radiology Sonographer in the Imaging Department.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000
The employee will perform Ultrasound and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The technologist will provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures. The services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols and hospital policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Competent in all general abdominal and pediatric exams with duplex within 45 minutes
- Competent in general and advanced department protocols
- Participates and assists APN in biopsy procedures independently
- Competent in transplant organ exams; Liver, Renal and Pancreas
- Participates in training of Level I sonographers, students and residents
- Actively participates in process improvement activities and educational presentations
- Demonstrates responsibility in order accuracy and protocol
- Performs other duties assigned by Lead Technologist and Department Manager
- Participate in imaging evaluation and improvement with Imaging Technical Coordinator
Required Qualifications:
- Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program through an accredited school
- Ultrasound experience in abdominal, small parts and basic vascular experience necessary
- Pediatric and advanced vascular preferred but not mandatory; ability to learn upon hire
- ARDMS registered Abdominal Imaging
- Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
- Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment
- Excellent team work
- Ability to work independently on call
- Current registry by ARDMS in Abdominal Imaging or completion within one year of hire
- CPR and BLS training required
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 1.00 FTE Full time
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: Rad Ultrasound- Hyde Park
- CBA Code: Non-Union
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
