Ultrasound Sonographer

As an Ultrasound Sonographer, you would perform vascular ultrasound examinations of a patient’s lower extremities (and other studies as needed) while balancing the needs of patients and maintain efficient work flow of the office. In addition, you would ensure that the patient has an excellent service experience.

This position can be scheduled full-time (for candidates with multiple location availability) or part-time in the following clinic locations: Palos Heights, Orland Park, Frankfort, Congress, Belmont, Archer, Elmwood Park, and Gurnee clinic locations

Clinic hours are Monday-Friday between 8am - 6pm. Specific clinical hours are dependent on clinic location.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations of patients to create a Venous Flow Map for purposes of recommending a safe, effective treatment plan.
• Assist the Physician in explaining the treatment plan to the patient and how that treatment plan addresses the patient's specific needs.
• Set up and clean-up the procedure rooms, exam rooms and ultrasound rooms before and after each patient
• Perform all additional ultrasound examinations as required by the treatment plan determined by the Physician to ensure the effectiveness of treatment and safety of the patients.
• Adhere to the standard time allotments for each type of ultrasound exam in order to maintain the efficient flow of patients during the course of the scheduled day.
• Working with the office staff, administrative staff and Physicians to review the ultrasound schedule to ensure availability of ultrasound technicians to provide excellent and timely patient care and safety, and to maintain the patient load at an efficient and productive level.
• Develop and maintain quality of work and skills to comply with the standards of care set by the company through continued education and interaction with other Ultrasound Technologists.
• Maintain equipment and manage the supply inventory to ensure continued and effective operations.
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Ultrasound program
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT / RVS / RPhS), or plan on earning within 90-days of application, required
• Cultural sensitivity and excellent patient care skills.
• Ability to work well in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work as part of a team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

In the working environment of the Clinic, there may be potential exposure to communicable diseases, contaminated blood and body fluids and hazardous materials. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

License/Certification:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person