Job description

Goodwill Talentbridge has partnered with a premier healthcare client in Vernon Hills that is seeking a direct hire full time Ultrasound Technician specializing in OBGYN. Are you ready to join a great team? Apply! Let's chat!

Position Summary

The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for performing ultrasound procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 10% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a physician including: positioning patients for the proper view of the affected area; selecting the appropriate scan images to be recorded on film; obtaining essential information from patients, medical records and previous scans for clinical correlation; instructing patients about the proper physiological requirements for the procedure; helping patient transfer to ultrasound examination table and ensuring adequate patient immobilization to perform the san.
• Medical knowledge including: a strong understanding of anatomy, adjusts positioning to obtain proper images, attention to detail, and ability to identify abnormalities in sonograms.
• Obtains diagnostic ultrasound images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient with the scan head.
• Develops/Processes film and digital imaging
• Submit diagnostic ultrasound examination and preliminary report to physician.
• Operate portable ultrasound equipment, including quality controls and required maintenance.
• Assist physicians with ultrasound guided biopsy and other procedures.
• Assist in performing life-saving techniques to the patient if necessary.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross contamination.
• Perform patient care tasks as assigned.
• Requests charts and imaging as needed.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or delegated.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
• Must have proof of COVID 19 vaccination with booster or a university approved exemption

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of ultrasound program
• Registered (or registry eligible) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in OB/GYN.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of ultrasound examination policies, protocols.
• Computer literate; skill with accessing applicable programs.
• Skill in production of accurate sonograms meeting physician expectations.
• Computer literate; skill with accessing applicable programs.
• Ability to effectively care for patients and families across all points of the adult/adolescent continuum including physiological care, psychosocial care, education, safety and appropriate criteria.
• Exemplary skills in verbal, written and interpersonal communications.
• Ability to work/interact with diverse populations, showing respect and sensitivity for cultural difference.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with interdepartmental personnel.
• Current CPR certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three years as an ultrasound technician /sonographer OB/GYN preferred.
• Nuchal Translucency Certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 - $49.82 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

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

Work Location: In person

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