Sonography Technologist- Ascension

Ascension Saint Mary – Chicago is Magnet-recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center, we rank in the top seven percent of all U.S. hospitals for nursing excellence 

What You Will Do: 

Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. 

  • Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams. 
  • Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures. 
  • Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures. 
  • Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations. 
  • Ensure equipment is properly functioning. 
  • Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. 
  • Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. 
  • Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history). 
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in department. 
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies. 

What You Will Need: 

Licensure / Certification / Registration: 

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. 
  • One or more of the following required: 
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. 
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. 

Education: 

  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or associate degree, or technical certificate/degree required. 

Additional Preferences: 

No additional preferences. 

Why Join Our Team: 

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all. 

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. 

Ascension 

2233 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622 

From $33.44 an hour – Full-time 

Job details 

Here’s how the job details align with your profile. 

Pay 

  • From $33.44 an hour 

Job type 

  • Full-time 

Shift and schedule. 

  • Weekends as needed. 
  • Rotating weekends 
  • On call 

Location 

2233 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622 

We Are Hiring: 

  • Sign-on bonus: $25,000.00 
  • Department: Ultrasound 
  • Schedule: Full time mixture of 1st and 2nd shift hours with alternating weekends and on call 
  • Hospital: Ascension St Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center 
  • Location: Chicago, IL 

To apply: 87 Ultrasound Technician Jobs, Employment in Chicago, IL February 20, 2024| Indeed.com

 

 

 

 

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