Staff - Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for
a job in Chicago, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
$10,000 for external candidates Major Responsibilities:Customer
Satisfaction1)Serves as a patient advocate to ensure that patients
and customers needs are met in a timely and efficient
manner.2)Ensures timely scheduling of both inpatients and
outpatients.3)Provides education to all patients before, during and
after exams.4)Maintains a positive relationship with all customers
i.e. patients, other departments, physicians and fellow
associates.5)Reviews patient satisfaction data and participates in
improving areas of concern.6)Utilizes appropriate resources to
resolve patient irritants.7)Addresses and resolves customer
complaints.8)Ensures on-time completion of your performance pathway
--- Sends out co-worker feedback forms 6 months before review to
associates you and your leader have identified as able to provide
valuable feedback. --- Submits self-evaluation to leader two weeks
before review9)Participates quarterly in the TNT associate
satisfaction survey10)Submits ideas each year for improving
customer satisfaction.Quality1)Accountable for the production of
quality sonograms.2)Demonstrates the appropriate operation of all
sonography equipment including transducers, doppler energy package,
laser printers, telaradiography etc.3)Demonstrates safety in all
areas, electrical, environmental, radiation etc.4)Ensures all
appropriate information is present before sonograms are
performed.5)Completes all data entries in the radiology and
hospital system.6)Participates in efforts to monitor and improve
departmental CQI indicators.7)Submits ideas for improving quality
in your department.People Growth1)Assesses own learning needs,
seeks appropriate training and development.2)Sets own learning
goals.3)Development of a learning plan and documentation of your
progress on a learning log.4)Maintains a program to complete
required training hours per quarter.Innovation1)Submits Dynamite
ideas to your leader.2)Participates in hospital-wide or
departmental DIGs each year.3)Implement Just-Do-It initiatives in
your department during the year.Organizational
Climate1)Participates in hospital-wide TNT-related
activities.2)Participates in departmental recognition and
socialization activities.3)Attends all departmental staff
meetings.Productivity1)Participates in efforts to improve
productivity in your department.2)Submits ideas for improving
productivity in your departmentEconomics1)Ensures appropriate
supplies are available.2)Participates in efforts to contain costs
or generate revenue in your department.3)Submits ideas for reducing
expenses or adding revenue.Education/Experience Required:ARDMS
eligible Some scanning experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:Graduate of an approved School of sonography / or on the
job trained .ARDMS eligible CPR certifiedPhysical Requirements and
Working Conditions:May be exposed to life threatening diseases.
Ability to adjust hours with minimal notice as required. Ability to
stand for long periods of time. Ability to view small CRT screens.
Ability to work odd hours. Ability to respond to emergency call.
Ability to lift and/or move patients. Ability to work under
stressful conditions Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the
week. Ability to stand, bend and /or stoop for extended periods of
time.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.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R139012. Posted
job title: Ultrasound Technologist TrinAbout Advocate Aurora
HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values
of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our
stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be
the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools
and resources for orientation, education and professional
development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice
as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at one of our
10 Magnet-- designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of
care.--Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate
Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue
their passion.Benefits
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