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SalaryLocation: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Diag Srvcs-US
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Summary:
This role will perform diagnostic sonograms across the spectrum of Abdominal, OB/Gyn, Vascular, MSK and Pediatric imaging according to established standards with certification in four specialties. This role will work to recognize normal and abnormal characteristics of sonograms in a variety of settings. As a Sonographer, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
- Provides patient and family focused care that supports a welcoming and supportive environment and a positive patient experience.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.
- Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.
- Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
- Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
- Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.
- Follows work and patient schedules.
- Assist physician in the performance of procedures.
- Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
- Provides patient history or information necessary for proper interpretation of the procedure
- Participates in the training and development of students assigned to area through clinical affiliations.
- Fills department staffing needs as seen by the management team.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program.
- Maintains four certifications with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), either Abdominal (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Vascular (RVT), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK) or Pediatrics (PS)
- Competent and proficient in Sonography
- Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Working knowledge of the IT systems that support the modality
- Ability to identify and flag abnormalities
- Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary. Must be able to move the equipment to perform Diagnostic Sonograms on a portable basis.
- Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
