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Join our dedicated Sonography team at Aurora Medical Center Kenosha! We're hiring a full-time Sonographer (1.0 FTE,40 scheduled hours per week) with full benefits. The primary schedule is 9am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday, with potential shifts from 11am-7:30pm during peak times. You'll work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including call rotations for weeknights, weekends, and holidays with 5-7 other techs.
Job Responsibility:
Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies
Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings
Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders
Obtains necessary clinical information from patients
Compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy
Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures
Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images
Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies
Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system
Documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges
Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures
Requirements:
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography
Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
No experience required
Competency in all general and/or vascular sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department
Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
Knowledge of aseptic techniques
Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility and organization policies and protocols
Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage simultaneous assignments
Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must have clear speech, vision and hearing
What we offer:
$5,000 sign on bonus eligible
Tuition reimbursement eligible
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
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