What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist - Imaging Department position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Major Responsibilities:
- Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
- Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
- Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department.
- Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
- Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
- Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
- Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S).
- One of the following registries are required: Abdomen (AB), or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
- BLS certification is required.
Education Required:
- Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
Experience Required:
- None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance.
- Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal operation.
- Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials.
- Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment.
- Intact sense of sight and hearing
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.