Ultrasound Technologist jobs in Rockford, IL

Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasonic equipment to produce images of the body's organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes. Performs sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Being an Ultrasound Technologist records test results, inspects and maintains equipment, and orders supplies when needed. May require an associate degree in a related area. Additionally, Ultrasound Technologist typically requires completion of an accredited program in Medical Sonography. May require registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. The Ultrasound Technologist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Ultrasound Technologist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Ultrasound Technologist
  • Mercyhealth
  • Harvard, IL TEMPORARY
  • Overview

    • PRN/Pool position
    • Varied shifts / no weekends or holidays
    • Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital
    • Located in Harvard, IL

     

     

    Functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. Extensive clinical experience in providing sonography services and demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff sonographers and students.

    Responsibilities

    • Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership; completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
    • Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
    • Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.
    • Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
    • Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.”
    • Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
    • Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
    • Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
    • Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
    • Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
    • Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
    • Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.
    • As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
    • Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
    • Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
    • Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.
    • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures.
    • Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
    • Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer.
    • Provide preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician.
    • Assist with the daily operation of the sonography facility.
    • Perform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels.
    • Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately.
    • Assume responsibility for the preventive maintenance program for ultrasound equipment.
    • Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.
    • Operate the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
    • Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.
    • Ensure that the sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
    • Work with the appropriate staff to ensure quality patient care.
    • Carry out Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement measures within the facility.
    • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team.
    • Foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team.
    • Assist with the education and training of sonography students and physician residents.

    Education and Experience

    Graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferredThree years’ experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer

    Certification/Licensure

    ARDMS or ARRT or CCI sonography registered in a minimum of three clinical areasCertification must match work assignmentApproved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

    Special Physicial Demands

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

  • 21 Days Ago

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Ultrasound Technologist
  • Radius Staffing Solutions
  • Rockford, IL PART_TIME,FULL_TIME,OTHER
  • Our client in Beautiful Northern Illinois is seeking Ultrasound Technologists for full-time, permanent roles. Sign-on is being offered! This position is a flexible part-time (36-48 hours per 2 week pa...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Ultrasound Technologist
  • Mercyhealth
  • Janesville, WI FULL_TIME
  • Overview Functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Ultrasound Technologist
  • Mercy Health Corporation
  • Janesville, WI FULL_TIME
  • OverviewFunctions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information t...
  • 7 Days Ago

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ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST PRN
  • Mercy Health Corporation
  • Harvard, IL FULL_TIME
  • OverviewPool PositionLocated in Harvard, ILFunctions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providin...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Ultrasound Technologist PRN
  • Mercyhealth
  • Harvard, IL PART_TIME
  • Overview Pool Position Located in Harvard, IL Functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional provi...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,098 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Rockford, IL
  • Healthcare Support is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Rockford, Illinois. Job Description & ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,160 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Rockford, IL
  • Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Rockford, Illinois. Job Description & R...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $1,882 per week
  • Host Healthcare
  • Rockford, IL
  • Job Description Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Rockford, Illinois. Job D...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,684 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Beloit, WI
  • IDR Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Beloit, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,808 per week
  • Host Healthcare
  • Beloit, WI
  • Job Description Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Beloit, Wisconsin. Job De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist (FT or PT, 2nd Shift)
  • Edgerton Hospital And Health Services
  • Edgerton, WI
  • Description With a range of services - from emergency care to diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery - we serve ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist
  • SSM Health
  • Monroe, WI
  • It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Department: Radio...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ultrasound Technologist
  • Radius Staffing Solutions
  • Rockford, IL
  • Our client in Beautiful Northern Illinois is seeking Ultrasound Technologists for full-time, permanent roles. Sign-on is...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...
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Income Estimation for Ultrasound Technologist jobs
$79,036 to $95,295
Rockford, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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