General Summary
Work location is 2750 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018. This is an exciting opportunity to join UroPartners' Surgery Center and work alongside a dedicated team in a healthcare environment focused on excellence for both patients and employees.
The Ultrasound Technologist uses sonographic equipment to record diagnostic images of patients, performs sonographic examinations to evaluate functional, pathological, and anatomical data, maintains equipment, records test results, and orders supplies as needed.
Responsibilities
- Select and examine images to identify differences between healthy and pathological areas and determine whether the exam should be extended based on preliminary findings.
- Present sonograms and preliminary findings to physicians.
- Complete documentation and maintain patient medical records.
- Assist physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
- Maintain and clean sonographic equipment.
- Perform medical care as needed, including administering oxygen, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatments.
- Enter patient information and personal data into the computer to maintain examination records.
- Assess patients' physical, psychological, and educational needs to obtain an appropriate history prior to each exam.
- Explain the process to the patient and assist with positioning for the exam.
- Monitor images for quality and adjust as needed.
- Record optimal anatomical images for transfer to PACS, disc, strip printout, or film for permanent recordkeeping.
- Provide relevant technical information to support radiologist interpretation.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Compliance
Employees must adhere to ethical standards, comply with applicable laws and regulations, follow Solaris Health policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality of protected health information under HIPAA, report concerns or violations, and complete annual compliance training.
Certifications and Licensure
- Registration with one of the recognized diagnostic sonography organizations is preferred:
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) certification required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS preferred
Education
- Associate degree in Ultrasound Technology required
- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technician program required
Experience
- Previous Ultrasound Technologist experience strongly preferred
- Six months to one year of related experience preferred
- New graduates will be considered
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of database management and EMR systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare coding systems, and clinic functions
- Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and third-party payer guidelines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills
- Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills
- Ability to operate imaging technology and machinery
- Ability to work calmly in difficult situations
- Ability to build rapport with patients and show empathy and compassion
- Ability to interpret instructions, procedures, and regulations
- Ability to present information effectively to physicians, managers, patients, family members, and the public
- Ability to explain technical terms clearly
- Ability to apply basic math concepts and geometry/trigonometry as needed
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
Location
Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago