Department:
36320 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Ultrasound
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
At least 1 year experience in General, Obstetrics and vascular ultrasound preferred.
Days shift with evening and overnight shift coverage as needed.
Weekend and call rotation
Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65
Ultrasound Tech (Sonographer) – Full-Time
Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Benefits Starting Day One
Join the exceptional Imaging team at Advocate Condell Medical Center , a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center located on a beautiful campus in the heart of Libertyville.
Schedule
2nd shift- 40 hours per week
Weekend, holiday and call rotation
Coverage on other shifts as needed
Why Choose Condell?
As part of our Ultrasound team, you'll work in a dynamic and patient-focused environment performing a variety of studies, including General, Obstetric, and Vascular Ultrasound. You'll have the opportunity to expand your skills while providing high-quality diagnostic imaging that plays a vital role in patient care. At Condell, you'll work alongside a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience.
What Makes Our Team Special?
At Condell, we pride ourselves on a culture that feels like family. Our team is supportive, collaborative, and passionate about providing exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside experienced ultrasound technologists and sonographers and engaged leaders who are committed to your success, professional growth, and ongoing development. Whether you're looking to enhance your clinical expertise, take on new challenges, or join a team that truly supports one another, you'll find your home at Condell.
Benefits & Perks
$5K Sign-On Bonus
Benefits Starting Day One
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance
Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Major Responsibilities:
Perform all ultrasound examinations according to department protocols and ACR standards. Uses proper imaging techniques and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality.
Positions patient, adjusts equipment and immobilize patients to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
Assist physicians during invasive procedures, adhering to sterile techniques, conducting timeout and completing all paperwork accurately.
Operates portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
Responsible for documenting pertinent history for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information prior to interpretation.
Obtains appropriate medical histories and completes comment sheet for each patient.
Communicates and/or Fax “STAT” reports to physician offices, nursing units, and Emergency Department upon request, complying with critical value criteria
Correlate current exam data with that from the patient’s prior exams.
Routine operation of department PAC's system.
Communicates with Radiologists to assure exam completeness.
Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
Maintains CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department.
Complies with OSHA Standards for infection control to prevent cross-contamination to patients and instruments.
Maintains awareness of safety hazard labels, pathology specimens, completed lab requisitions for delivery to appropriate lab departments.
Cleans, prepares, and sanitizes transducers for scanning according to manufacturer recommendations and established infection control standards.
Attends mandatory in-services / meetings.
Assures accuracy of exam performed and patient identification according to hospital policy.
Compliance with Accrediting Organization, ACR, IDPH, and EPA standards is required.
Provides technical support for smooth and efficient operation of Ultrasound…