Staff - Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Elgin
Posted on: October 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for
a job in Elgin, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
$2,500 sign-on bonus!**external candidatesPosition Requirements:PM
2nd shift positionGraduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound.Be
able to perform Abdomen/ OB exams with some supervision.All exams
are checked by a charge technologist prior to an interpretation by
the Radiologist.Registered in either Abdomen or OB and must be
registered in within one year of hire.RVT registry is a plus.CPR
Certification.Requires good judgement, needs reliability,
responsibility, independent thought and action.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.Purpose:To perform general, OB/GYNE, and
vascular ultrasound exams with minimum supervision. To obtain
history, set the correct parameters on the equipment and obtain
images for analysis and interpretation by radiologists. To act as a
team member and follow the mission, values and philosophy of
Advocate.Accountabilities:Performance of a wide variety of general,
OB/GYNE, vascular and small parts ultrasound procedures in
compliance with ultrasound protocol.Ensures a secure and safe
patient and work environment.Provides technical support for smooth
and efficient operation of Ultrasound Department.Responsible for
staying abreast of the latest ultrasound developments. Obtains
required amount of CME's to uphold registry or
registires.Documentation of patient history, and images for
analysis and interpretation. Reviews patient charts for medical
information.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R121024. Posted job
title: 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
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