Job Description

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Pay Range: 32.00 - 52.08

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Job Summary:

This role will perform diagnostic sonograms across the spectrum of Abdominal, OB/Gyn, Vascular, MSK and Pediatric imaging according to

established standards with certification in three specialties. This role will work to recognize normal and abnormal characteristics of

sonograms in a variety of settings. As a Sonographer, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth

and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides patient and family focused care that supports a welcoming and supportive environment and a positive patient experience.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.

Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.

Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.

Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.

Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.

Follows work and patient schedules.

Assist physician in the performance of procedures.

Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.

Provides patient history or information necessary for proper interpretation of the procedure

Participates in the training and development of students assigned to area through clinical affiliations.

Fills department staffing needs as determined by the management team.

Required adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet staffing needs as determined by the management team.

Required Job Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited Sonography Program.

Maintains three certifications with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), either Abdominal (AB),

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Vascular (RVT), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK) or Pediatrics (PS)

Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – BLS from American Heart Association preferred

Competent and proficient in Sonography

Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team‐oriented environment.

Working knowledge of the IT systems that support the modality

Ability to identify and flag abnormalities

Physical Demands:

Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary. Must be able to move the equipment to

perform Diagnostic Sonograms on a portable basis.

Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye‐hand coordination.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be

construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

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