Ultrasound Technologist - $39-59 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for
a job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff
Major Responsibilities:
- Performs obstetric and pelvic diagnostic ultrasound procedures,
including: genetic sonograms, basic fetal echocardiography,
amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, umbilical cord flow studies,
amniotic fluid indices, portable imaging, transvaginal ultrasounds,
biophysical profiles, early amniocentesis, placental biopsies,
specialized doppler studies, fetal urocentesis, intracardiac
transfusions, Chorionic Villi Sampling (CVS) and assisting with
prenatal diagnosis and termination procedures as medically
indicated.
- Selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate
ultrasound procedures, which may include doppler, color imaging,
M-mode and real time. Utilizes non-standard techniques when
necessary with independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in
the performance of ultrasonography for diagnosis.
- Reviews medical records to obtain necessary clinical
information including patient history, lab results, and physician
orders prior to examination, and communicates with patients to
obtain history data.
- Calibrates, adjusts, and maintains ultrasound equipment.
Evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.
Notifies biomedical department and leadership when equipment
failures occur.
- Participates in department quality assurance studies, and
prepares and maintains records of ultrasound examinations which
includes documenting billing codes of performed procedures to
ensure accurate patient charges.
- Assists in the clinical instruction of sonography students,
OB/GYN residents, and medical students.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties,
which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper
technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by
the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to
be obtained within 1 year, and
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by
the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to
be obtained within 1 year, and
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Fetal
Echocardiography issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 2 years,
and
- Nuchal Translucency credential issued by the Nuchal
Translucency Quality Review Program needs to be obtained within 1
year, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
-certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs
to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has
determined it is not required, and
- A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor
Vehicles.Education Required:
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the
completion of an accredited or approved program in
Sonography.Experience Required:
- No experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Advanced knowledge of fetal abnormalities and their
diagnosis.
- Proficient in performing scans of various anatomical areas and
identifying cross sectional human anatomy, distinguishing normal
from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of sonograms.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service
skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other
staff members.
- Basic computer proficiency (e.g. email, electronic medical
records).Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Must be able to stand 50% of the day.
- Must be able to walk, lift, squat, bend and twist
continuously.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
present.
- Must be able to frequently push or pull 100 lbs.
- Must be able to use hands and feet to operate ultrasound
equipment.
- Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
- Must wear protective clothing (i.e. isolation gowns, protective
eyewear, etc.) as needed.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.Advocate Aurora Health
Job ID #R107040. Posted job title: Perinatal Sonographer
OpportunitiesAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's
22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and
respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping
people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can,
Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for
orientation, education and professional development, in the care
setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be
heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet - designated
hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. -Join our team and be
inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best
place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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