Ultrasound Technologist, PRN - Crown Point

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine Northwest Indiana as a Ultrasound Technologist in the Radiology Department. Here, you will perform Ultrasound and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The technologist will provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures. The services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols and hospital policies and procedures. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity in Crown Point. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Complete competencies in all general abdominal and pediatric exams without duplex within 30 minutes 
• Participate in biopsy procedures with assistance 
• Perform portable and ED studies for all general ultrasound exams, adult and pediatric
• Perform studies with minimal oversite from department Lead, Imaging Technical Coordinator or Manager; can perform duties independently
• Utilize EPIC independently to begin exams, end exams, add supply charges, verify orders, change orders as necessary and review patient chart for pertinent history
• Properly utilize PACS for image presentation
• Review completed studies with radiologist for approval
• Performs other duties assigned by Lead Technologist and Department Manager
• Participate in imaging evaluation and improvement with Imaging Technical Coordinator

 

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program through an accredited school

• Ultrasound experience in abdominal, small parts and basic vascular experience necessary

• Current registry by ARDMS in Abdominal Imaging or completion within one year of hire

• CPR and BLS training required

• Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required

• Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment

• Excellent team work

• Ability to work independently on call

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric and advanced vascular preferred but not mandatory; ability to learn upon hire

 

 

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry/0.1 FTE
• Shift: Day
• Work Location: Crown Point
• Unit/Department: Rad Ultrasound – Crown Point 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

 

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

 

As a condition of employment, all employees are required