Ultrasound Technician - Chicago, United States - Cook County, IL

Cook County, IL Chicago, United States

8 hours ago

Description

SEIU LOCAL 73

LOCATION:
JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

HOSPITAL

SHIFT:
8:30AM - 4:30

PM

SALARY:
Commensurate with Experience

Job Title; Ultrasound Technician Department; Radiology

Job Summary

Performs services related to patients undergoing general and arterial ultrasound examination. Duties include operating Ultrasound equipment as well as performing all types of Ultrasound examinations on patients.

Typical Duties

Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, outpatient registration and others, as required relating to patient matters.
Obtains and records an accurate patient history
Performs ultrasound procedures utilizing mobile and stationary ultrasound equipment to produce quality images which can be interpreted by Radiologist.
Analyzes technical information.
Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings.
Provides an oral or written summary of the technical findings to the Radiologist for medical diagnosis.
Provides quality patient care.
Collaborates with the Radiologists and other members of the healthcare team.
Prepares patient for ultrasound; transfers patient to table, positions and assists patient at end of procedures.
Collaborates with Administrative Director and Radiologist concerning procedural issues.
Adjusts equipment, determines proper gain, brightness and desired images, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patients and selects proper firm.
Communicates with Administrative Director relating to quality control, equipment calibration, procedural changes and work schedule.
Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients.
Cleans and disinfects equipment per Infection Control policies.
Completes all procedures in Radnet and inputs all procedures in Radnet within 24 hours when the system is down.
Transmits images via PACS system.
Performs other duties as instructed.
Protects all patient health information (oral or recorded in any form) that is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in the course of work or association with the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of approved training program in diagnostic ultrasound program (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
One (1) year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound
Must have met one of the following criteria:
ARDMS certified or eligible. Must obtain certification within one year of starting employment
ARRT registered (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)(Must provide proof at time of interview)

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Demonstrated knowledge and competency in performing general ultrasound to include but not limited to abdomen, OB breast, extremities, small parts and Doppler studies to include vascular, venous and arterial studies
Basic knowledge of patient care
Basic computer skills and ability to perform required tasks in Radnet and other systems
Applies knowledge of patient restraints policy and procedures
Understands the use of pediatric immobilization devices
Excellent customer service skill
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; communication techniques are age appropriate
Ability to use a variety of ultrasound equipment
Demonstrates ability to position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images
Demonstrates ability to select appropriate safe technical factors for exposure for patients of various body sizes and ages

Working Conditions

A

Physical activities:

Amount of activity per day:
Sitting 60%, Standing 10%, Walking 30%

The employee will frequently:
a. Assist patients with ambulation

b. Work with body bent over at waist

c. Reach above shoulder level

d. Work with arms above shoulder height

e. Work with arms extended at shoulder height

f. Work with hands at waist level

g. Reach or stretch from the waist

The employee with continually:
a. Transfer patients into or out of a chair

b. Transfer patients from bed to cart or table to cart

c. Push/pull objects greater than 30lbs

Lifting:
a. The employee will continually lift objects (such as cassettes) weighing up to 15 lbs.

b. The employee will frequently lift objects (such as patients) weighing greater than 30 lbs.

Pushing/Pulling:
a. Patients on carts and wheelchairs weighing up to 300 lbs. are moved approximately 200 feet. Carts are equipped with wheels.

b. No equipment is available to assist with pushing/pulling. Co-workers are frequently available to assist.

B

Hand Coordination Activities:

Gross manipulation, fine manipulation, simple grasping, and hand twisting of both hands are needed to operate the ultrasound machines.

Power group of both hands is need for patient transfers.

C

Working Conditions:
The patient will have limited exposure to radiation hazards.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures:

complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing

Please note:
If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date.

Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).

Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND
HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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