Sonographer - Full Time - Elgin, IL, United States - Ascension

Description

Sign-on bonus: $Hospital: Elgin, IL Benefits Paid time off (PTO)

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example:
Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.).

Responsibilities Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.

Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).

Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in department.

Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Additional Preferences *Great opportunity for New Grads

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application.

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