Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to "also treat the human spirit." Come join the Radiology Ultrasound Team at Loyola Medicine!

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life

M-F rotating day shifts (rotational start times)

Rotating- weekends/ Holidays

Rotating various sites: IP/Oak Park and Oak Brook Terrance/Burr Ridge satellites

In this role, the Sonographer (Ultrasound), under the general supervision of an attending radiologist, and in accordance with department protocols, will utilize high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to produce and evaluate ultrasound images and related data which is used by physicians in rendering a medical diagnosis resulting in quality patient care.

Position Responsibilities

Performs and demonstrates competence in ultrasonic scanning procedures by producing, assessing and evaluating ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis

MAJOR WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Recognizing, identifying and appropriately documenting normal anatomy, abnormalities, disease, pathology and pathophysiology for accurate medical diagnosis.

• Performing all types of ultrasound procedures and services, in accordance with department protocol, to ensure appropriate patient care for patients in all age categories (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).

• Completing ultrasonic scans within given procedure time parameters when performing ultrasonic scans to expedite patient care.

• Labeling and identifying ultrasonic scans with proper information including patient name, medical record number, and scanning orientation for accurate documentation of ultrasonic images.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Required:

• Associates Degree

• Specify Degree(s): AAS in Radiologic Technology

• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) from American Heart Association only

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

• Other: Registration within one year of hire in a minimum of one to two specialties of either Abdomen and/or Obstetrics & Gynecology required

• New Graduates: Obtain certification with 6 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Registration in both Abdomen and Obstetrics & Gynecology preferred.

Loyola Medicine Core Values

• Reverence We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

• Commitment to Those Who are Poor We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.

• Safety We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

• Justice We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

• Stewardship We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

• Integrity We are faithful to who we say we are.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran