Advocate Aurora Health
Ultrasound Tech-Registry Weekends CMC
Advocate Aurora Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Department
36320 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Ultrasound
Status Part time
Benefits Eligible No
Hours Per Week 0
Schedule Details / Additional Information -Primarily Weekend coverage. Additional hours available on per diem basis.
-Weekend Registry team members are required to work a minimum of four shifts per month all of which are Saturdays or Sundays.
-Weekend Registry Team Members will be required to work a minimum of one holiday shift annually which will rotate through all six annual holidays.
Pay Range $37.50 - $56.25
Major Responsibilities
Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques
Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.
Delivery of patient care and in accordance with department standards of continued quality improvement.
Maintains a timely flow of patients in room assignments or work areas.
Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion.
Transports patient when indicated to meet customer needs.
Prepares Ultrasound room by making sure all needed supplies and equipment are available.
Utilize appropriate phone etiquette.
Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.
Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.
Follows in-and-out patient identification policy.
Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records
Maintains correct patient records as required. Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient’s records.
Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
Knows and operates Hospital Information Computer Systems as required.
Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation
Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed.
Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed.
Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered daily activities.
Compliance with established Accrediting Organization and hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times
Maintains annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department.
Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with hospital and department’s policies and procedures on safety.
Uses standard Precautions/protects self from bodily fluid exposure.
Maintain hospital dept. disaster, fire, and evacuation policy.
Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Attends mandatory in-services / meetings.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound.
Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound.
Education / Experience Required
ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry to be successfully completed within first year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform more specialized U/S studies with minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist.
Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist for their interpretation.
ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry is to be successfully completed within first year of employment.
CPR Certification.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice as required - Ability to work odd hours (late hours on-call) - Ability to respond to emergency call back in minimal time. - Ability to stand for long periods of time. - Ability to constantly view small CRT screens during exam. - Ability to perform lifting activities related to patients. - Exposed to radiation. - Ability to operate portable equipment. - Ability to deal with extremely ill patients. - Ability to communicate with patients. - Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. - Ability to weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back. - Ability to participate on-call program and available to department needs with minimal notice. - Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY. Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. - Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. - Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence. - Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. - Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. - May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film processing chemicals. - Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment. *This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development; normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging, prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Status Part time
Benefits Eligible No
Hours Per Week 0
Schedule Details / Additional Information -Primarily Weekend coverage. Additional hours available on per diem basis.
-Weekend Registry team members are required to work a minimum of four shifts per month all of which are Saturdays or Sundays.
-Weekend Registry Team Members will be required to work a minimum of one holiday shift annually which will rotate through all six annual holidays.
Pay Range $37.50 - $56.25
Major Responsibilities
Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques
Ability to position, transfer and immobilize patients for procedures to ensure optimal quality exams are obtained.
Ability to operate portable ultrasound equipment when required to perform portable procedures as requested throughout the hospital.
Ability to assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.
Delivery of patient care and in accordance with department standards of continued quality improvement.
Maintains a timely flow of patients in room assignments or work areas.
Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion.
Transports patient when indicated to meet customer needs.
Prepares Ultrasound room by making sure all needed supplies and equipment are available.
Utilize appropriate phone etiquette.
Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.
Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.
Follows in-and-out patient identification policy.
Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records
Maintains correct patient records as required. Assembles daily patient schedules and prepares patient folders to enable the department to properly preserve patient’s records.
Prepares ultrasound rooms ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
Knows and operates Hospital Information Computer Systems as required.
Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation
Obtains patient history to ensure that the radiologist will have pertinent information explaining why the diagnostic test is being performed.
Works closely with the radiologist when requested to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure performed.
Maintains positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered daily activities.
Compliance with established Accrediting Organization and hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times
Maintains annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in department.
Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with hospital and department’s policies and procedures on safety.
Uses standard Precautions/protects self from bodily fluid exposure.
Maintain hospital dept. disaster, fire, and evacuation policy.
Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Attends mandatory in-services / meetings.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound.
Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound.
Education / Experience Required
ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry to be successfully completed within first year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform more specialized U/S studies with minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist.
Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist for their interpretation.
ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry is to be successfully completed within first year of employment.
CPR Certification.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice as required - Ability to work odd hours (late hours on-call) - Ability to respond to emergency call back in minimal time. - Ability to stand for long periods of time. - Ability to constantly view small CRT screens during exam. - Ability to perform lifting activities related to patients. - Exposed to radiation. - Ability to operate portable equipment. - Ability to deal with extremely ill patients. - Ability to communicate with patients. - Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. - Ability to weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back. - Ability to participate on-call program and available to department needs with minimal notice. - Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY. Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. - Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. - Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence. - Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. - Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. - May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film processing chemicals. - Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment. *This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development; normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging, prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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