IMH Ultrasound Tech, Full-Time Days - The University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Ultrasound Technologist.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Under the supervision of the Chief Tech - Ultrasound, performs a variety of technical procedures in the application of ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease in the department, or with mobile equipment, in other areas of the hospital to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages; assists in teaching students; schedules patients and prepares charge slips and other records as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Observes the confidentiality of department information
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patients' families and other personnel consistently
• Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals
• Presents department in a positive manner to families, patients, significant others and hospital personnel as observed by supervisor with no documented infraction noted annually
• Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per department protocol
• Maintain all records and documentation as required for personnel by JCAHO Inspections
• Ensure safety practices for technologist and others in accordance with prescribed standards
• Make minor adjustments to equipment as deemed necessary
• Operates mobile ultrasound unit required to perform bedside examination
• Ensures that all employees adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties
• Communicates employee performance problems to appropriate manager
• Checks quality of examinations and orders repeats if necessary
• Monitors indicators with Q.A. committee and maintains documentation
• Provides students with explanation of protocol and procedures
• Assists student supervision, evaluation and teaching as required
• Provides patient and student with explanation of protocol and procedures when applicable
• Assists with patient and student teaching as required
• Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage to personnel and patients
• Reports equipment needing repair to chief technologist immediately
• Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing procedures
• Performs ultrasound operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum scans
• Assists other staff when work is completed
• Maintains communications with in-house staff and professional staff
• Maintains communications with nursing staff and physicians outside the hospital as necessary
• Introduces self to patient by name and title 100% of time
• Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams
• Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician
• Schedule elective and emergency exams per department protocol
• Gives assistance to technologist as required
• Properly documents all unusual incidents
• Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations
• Ensures that work areas are kept neat and orderly
• Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person, and follows through to assure orders are completed with no documented errors noted
• Carries out all physician orders and documents on appropriate form
• Leaves patient care area neat, tidy and stocked with supplies after each shift
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with members of the health care team, as documented by direct observation
• Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals, as documented by no more than one (1) complaint within a year from physicians or patients requiring written counseling
• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude 100% of the time to physicians, patients, families and significant others, as observed by supervisor
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively
• Participates in in-service educational programs
• Attends outside conferences as available
• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program through an accredited school
• Current registry by ARDMS in Abdominal Imaging
• CPR and BLS training required
• 2 years Ultrasound experience in abdominal, small parts, pediatric and vascular exams preferred
• Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
• Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment
• Excellent team work
• Ability to work independently on call

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 0.90FTE 
• Shift: Days - 12hr shifts 
• Unit/Department: Rad Gen Procedures - Harvey
• CBA Code: Non-Union

For nearly a century UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.