Ultrasound Technologist Registry

Department:

36320 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Ultrasound

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

As needed

Major Responsibilities:

• Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques.
  •     1)Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
  •     2)Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
  •     3)Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.
• Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation
  •     1)Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed
  •     2)Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed
  •     3)Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered during daily activities.
• Compliance with established Accrediting Organization and hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times
  •     1)Maintains annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department
  •     2)Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with hospital and department’s policies and procedures on safety
  •     3)Uses standard Precautions/protects self from bodily fluid exposure
  •     4)Maintain hospital dept. disaster, fire, and evacuation policy
  •     5)Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
  •     6)Attends mandatory in-services / meetings
• Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records
  •     1)Maintains correct patient records as required. Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient’s records.
  •     2)Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
  •     3)Knows and operates Hospital Information Computer Systems as required.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound
• Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound
  •     1)Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion
  •     2)Utilize appropriate phone etiquette
  •     3)Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.
  •     4)Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduation from a program approved by ARDMS.

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 3 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 3 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 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, o