Local Contract Ultrasound Technologist - $48-52 per hour at 22nd Century Healthcare summary:

The Local Contract Ultrasound Technologist at 22nd Century Healthcare is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound scans and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. This role requires expertise in various ultrasound examinations, proficiency in electronic health record systems, and a commitment to patient safety and comfort. The position is based in North Chicago, Illinois, and offers a local contract employment opportunity for 40 hours per week.

22nd Century Healthcare is seeking a local contract Ultrasound Technologist for a local contract job in North Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

• Work cooperatively with Radiologic Technologists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Residents, Advanced Practice Nurses (APN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Registered Nurses (RN), and Physician Assistants (PA), and a variety of allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive health care services to inpatient and outpatients. • Function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary service team at the centre. • The Radiology Department utilizes 100% digital imaging and storage system (PACS Environment). • Perform a broad range of high quality, diagnostic ultrasound scans for patients including pediatric, adult and adult geriatric. Examinations to be performed include but are not limited to: General Ultrasound examinations such as thyroid, abdomen, pelvis, retroperitoneal, scrotum, testicular, transvaginal, and first trimester foetal; breast US examinations; vascular Doppler imaging including ankle-brachial indices and other examinations utilizing Photo-Plethysmorgraphy (PPG); and doppler ultrasound examinations of the carotid arteries, upper and lower extremity vasculature, and abdominal vasculature. • Process images for interpretation. Begin and complete exams in Oracle/Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) applications as necessary. Scans necessary documentation, edits, and completes exams in PACS. Ensure the after-hours radiologist service has received adequate and pertinent ultrasound images to provide a diagnostic interpretation prior to departure, if necessary. • Maintain records according to the protocol of patients examined, studies performed, views taken, and technical factors used. • Maintain equipment and reporting any equipment malfunctions to the Ultrasound Supervisor. • Recognize emergency situations relative to the ultrasound environment and exercise initiative in resolving. Use good judgment in carrying out emergency measures and procedures for obtaining medical assistance. • Be alert to the needs of the patient and detect any changes in conditions and/or emergencies that may arise. • Describe imaging procedures to patients to encourage their cooperation and lower their anxieties relative to examinations performed. Required Documents • ARRT or ARDMS • BLS/CPR Certificate

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Keywords:

Ultrasound Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare Staffing, Patient Care, Medical Technology, Interdisciplinary Team, Electronic Health Records, PACS, Radiology, Sonography