Staff - Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Okauchee
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist
Level II for a job in Okauchee, Wisconsin.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 24 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff
Major Responsibilities:
- Proficiently 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.
- Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for
students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and
throughout the system.
- Participates in a quality improvement, patient safety or cost
containment project/initiative either at a site, market or system
level and in the achievement/maintenance of laboratory
accreditation.
- 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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:
- Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Sonographer role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficiency 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.
- Ability to work effectively with others towards common
department goals. Actively and positively contributes to morale and
teamwork.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers
using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of aseptic techniques.
- 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 #R127830. Posted
job title: Sonographer IiAbout 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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