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Sonographer 2nd/3rd shift
Advocate Health Care
Park Ridge, IL (Onsite)
Full-Time
Major Responsibilities: Performance of a comprehensive array of sophisticated non-invasive procedures demonstrating the appropriate anatomy of interest. Documentation of patient history. Ensures a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazard labels. Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of the Ultrasound Department. Responsible for staying abreast with the latest ultrasound developments. Education/Experience Required: Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound. Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age group patients treated. Registered or Registry Eligible Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Excellent skills in performing abdomen, some OB/GYNE, some vascular and Small Parts ultrasound exams. Excellent knowledge in pathology in the named above. ARDMS CPR Certification Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: Requires good judgment, needs to be responsible, reliable, and work independently. Need to be flexible in working hours, and on-call rotation. Needs to have good people skills and patient care skills. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Advocate Aurora Health is committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. Diversity lives in the differences, great and small, that matter to us and make each of us unique - from our age and the color of our skin, to our abilities and the things we believe in. We know that empowering our differences inspires creativity that leads to innovative solutions - for our team members, consumers and communities. And because health care is built upon relationships, it's important for the people we serve to be able to trust us to meet their unique needs. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our team members can thrive and our business can grow. As a team member, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.
- 1)Independently provides complete and accurate images for diagnostic purposes.
- 3)Communicates "Wet Read" reports to physician offices.
- 1)Records patient medical information.
- 2)Explains the test procedures to the patient.
- 1)Complies with procedural standards in the care of our patient population.
- 2)Assists with proper positioning of patients as necessary(protective measures).
- 3)Cleans, prepares, and sanitizes all transducers according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection control standards.
- 4)Applies sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments.
- 5)Maintains adequate supplies for the needs of the Ultrasound Department.
- 1)Provides encounter forms for completed procedures which are ready for billing.
- 2)Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patient.
- 3)Interacts closely with the site Manager providing for a smooth daily operation of the department.
- 4)Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.
- 5)Helps in answering telephones and scheduling patients as needed.
- 1)Obtains membership in local, state, or national societies.
- 2)Attends continuing education seminars.
- 3)Maintains professional accreditation.
- 4)Participates in CQI projects.
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