Staff - Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Hartford
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for
a job in Hartford, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: evenings
- Employment Type: Staff
Major Responsibilities:
- Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general,
vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately
differentiates between normal and pathologic findings.
- Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical
information including patient history, lab results, and physician
orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and
compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam
accuracy.
- Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical
factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to
attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical
comfort of patient.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and
adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological,
diagnostic information and images.
- Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient
name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of
scan on all images.
- Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory
agencies and enters patient and study information into the
radiology information system, and documents billing codes of
procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
- Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to
appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for
possible future use.
- Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and
medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate
physician.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by
the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to
be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined
it is not required, and
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by
the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to
be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined
it is not required, and
- Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be
obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it
is not required, or
- Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained
within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not
required, or
- Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be
obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it
is not required, and
- Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo
issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless
department leader has determined it is not required, or
- Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be
obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined
it is not required, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers--certification issued by the American Heart Association
(AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.Education Required:
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the
completion of an accredited or approved program in
Sonography.Experience Required:
- No experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Competency in all general and/or vascular sonographic
procedures routinely performed in the hiring department.
- Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate
between normal and pathologic findings.
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers
using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility and
organization policies and protocols.
- Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage
simultaneous assignments.
- Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant
change.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist
throughout the workday.
- Must be able to:
- - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
present.
- Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and
radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore,
personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.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.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R111723. Posted
job title: 2Nd Shift Ultrasound TechnologistAbout Advocate Aurora
HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values
of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our
stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be
the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools
and resources for orientation, education and professional
development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice
as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at one of our
10 Magnet-- designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of
care.--Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate
Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue
their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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