Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 and I55.

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to "also treat the human spirit." Come join the Ultrasound Team at Loyola Medicine.

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

**ARDMS registered technologist with proficiency in principles, practices and techniques of ultrasound procedures. **

Hours:

• Full-Time
• 2nd shift: 3:00pm -11:30pm
• Alternating weekend. Holiday responsibility and on call requirement.
• Occasional coverage at satellite locations based on departmental needs.
• Location:  LUMC; including satellite locations

About the job

In this role the Ultrasound Technologist, under the general supervision of an attending radiologist, and in accordance with department protocols, the ultra-sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to produce and evaluate ultrasound images and related data which is used by physicians in rendering a medical diagnosis resulting in quality patient care.

What you'll do

• Performs and demonstrates competence in ultrasonic scanning procedures by producing, assessing and evaluating ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis.
• Recognizing, identifying and appropriately documenting normal anatomy, abnormalities, disease, pathology and pathophysiology for accurate medical diagnosis.
• Performing all types of ultrasound procedures and services, in accordance with department protocol, to ensure appropriate patient care for patients in all age categories (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Completing ultrasonic scans within given procedure time parameters when performing ultrasonic scans so as to expedite patient care.

Here is what you'll need

Required:

• Associate Degree; graduate from an accredited two-year Ultrasound Program, required; OR equivalent training acquired via work experience
• Specific Degree(s): AMA approved Sonography program;
• Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) approved school of Ultrasound Technology 
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience
• New Graduates- 9-month ultrasound coursework experience including clinical rotation
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Licensure/Certifications

Required:

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) from American Heart Association ONLY
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)-Specialization in Abdomen, Ob/Gyn or PS
• Other: New Graduate obtain certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred:

Other:

• Registration within 3 months of hire, in a minimum of one to two specialties of either Abdomen and/or Obstetrics & Gynecology required.

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials 
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Pay Range: $38.00 - 59.00 per hour 

Actual compensation will fall within the range