Ultrasound Technologist
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What does it mean to be a team member at Iroquois Memorial Hospital? It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together.

IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today and let's talk more about this opportunity.

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist

Department: Medical Imaging

Status: Full Time/Part Time/PRN (Multiple Shifts Available)

Schedule: Flexible

Summary/Objective

We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-centered Ultrasound Tech. This is a flexible Full time/Part Time/PRN position plus call. Candidate must be a registered Ultrasound Tech. Registered OB, Vascular and Echo Tech preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Review all orders for correctness

* Identifies patients with two identifiers

* Explains procedures thoroughly, educates patients and families, takes a complete and accurate patient history

* Transfers patients safely, utilizes consent and timeout as appropriate

* Administers contrast correctly (if applicable)

* Obtains, creates, handles and administers radiopharmaceuticals correctly, (if applicable)

* Assists the radiologist during procedures; adheres to aseptic technique

* Uses and maintains equipment properly

* Positions patients according to protocol

* Performs all types of x ray / fluoroscopic and modality exams (if applicable) competently and up to current standards of practice

* Practices all facets of radiation safety, including shielding; uses techniques that adhere to the ALARA principle

Education/Experience Requirements

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred

* Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiologic technology (college or hospital based)

Licenses/Certifications

* Illinois Emergency Management Agency Division of Nuclear Safety

* Registered or registry eligible with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

* CPR certification

* Modality certification with the associated governing body (if applicable)

Benefits

* Medical Insurance

* Dental/Vision Insurance

* Life Insurance

* 401K

* Paid Time Off

Iroquois Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Watseka, Illinois. The hospital facility is comprised of clinical and diagnostic services which are dedicated to providing high quality health care services to the community. These services include but are not limited to an Emergency Room, full service OR suites, an inpatient care unit, therapy services, advanced medical imaging, Home Health, and Hospice Care. The hospital operates rural health clinics in Watseka, IL, Gilman, IL, Milford, IL, Saint Anne, IL and Kentland, IN. The hospital also operates a skilled nursing facility, Iroquois Resident Home, which is attached to the hospital property.