Sonography Tech

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Up to 5k sign on bonus
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance*
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: 10am-630pm weekdays, every other weekend 7am-330pm and rotating holidays/call

Shift: Days

Location: 500 REMINGTON BLVD, Bolingbrook, 60440

The role you'll contribute:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging procedures. Maintains records of examinations performed. Obtains and documents patient clinical information as needed. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Assists in radiology department as needed. Responsibility to adhere to the Florida Hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Performs Ultrasound studies.
• Positions patients and equipment, manipulates transducers and technical factors in order to obtain images, heart rates, waveforms and other information as needed to obtain optimum images and information for diagnostic purposes.
• Notes velocities, measures structures and documents adequate clinical history as needed for accurate interpretation by Radiologist.
• Performs ultrasound Imaging procedures of abdominal, and pelvis structures, as well as OB and trans-vaginal ultrasound. Performs small parts (Thyroid, testicular), and breast imaging as well as vascular imaging, and Doppler studies.
• Coordinates equipment service and preventative maintenance.
• Sterilize transducers as needed.
• Responsibility to adhere to the Florida Hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Associate Preferred
• Must have detailed knowledge of ultrasound physics as well as cross-sectional and vascular anatomy and Doppler techniques in order to perform independent procedures to Radiologist standards.
• Must be able to use computer system for data entry and retrieval.
• Patient care and communication skills as needed to deal with patients from infant through geriatric age groups.
• Contacts with patient, patients families, physicians and employees require a disposition that is calming, professional and not easily provoked. Voice must be pleasant in face-to-face and telephone conversations. Has extremely intimate contact with patient during many procedures. Must be able to deal with sensitive issues in a calm and professional manner. Must be able to communicate well regarding procedure, and since examination is frequently visible to patient, deal with patient questions regarding the study, particularly for such studies as fetal ultrasounds.
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required and
• Amer Reg Diag Med Sonography (ARDMS) Required or
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Preferred

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25029962

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.