Ultrasound Technologist - $39-59 per hour - Advocate Aurora Health : Job Details

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Park Ridge, Illinois.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 20 hours per week
• Shift: evenings
• Employment Type: Staff

Position Requirements:Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound.Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age group patients treated.Registered or Registry EligibleExcellent skills in performing abdomen, OB/GYNE, Endorectal, and Small Parts ultrasoundexams.Excellent knowledge in pathology in the named above. ARDMS or EligibleCPR CertificationRequires good judgment, needs to be responsible, reliable, and work independently.Need to be flexible in working hours, and on~call rotation.Needs to have good people skills and patient care skills.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 a wide variety of invasive and non~invasive procedures by utilizing a wide variety of sophisticated sonographic equipment to aid in the clinical diagnosis. To record and document images, history, and other pertinent clinical information for analysis and interpretation by the radiologists.Accountabilities:Performance of a comprehensive array of sophisticated invasive and non~invasive procedures demonstrating the appropriate anatomy of interest.Documentation of patient history.Ensures a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimens, complete laboratory requisitions, and delivers to appropriate department areas.Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of the Ultrasound Department.Responsible for staying abreast with the latest ultrasound developments.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R133785. Posted job title: Ultrasonographer

Advocate 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.

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program