Job Description

Job Summary:

The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for performing general, OB/GYN, renal/pelvis, small part, transplant, and vascular ultrasound studies on adult and ER patients. The role involves utilizing skills in abdominal aorta, appendix, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen, 1st trimester OB, bladder, hernia, ovaries, prostate, renal/bladder, uterus, vaginal, superficial masses, testicles/scrotum, thyroid, renal transplant studies, aorta, carotid, color flow, duplex, lower extremity arterial, and renal artery duplex. Additionally, the technician will assist with procedures such as paracentesis and thoracentesis.

Location:Springfield, Illinois, United States

Responsibilities:

- Perform general ultrasound studies including abdominal aorta, appendix, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, and spleen.
- Conduct OB/GYN ultrasounds, specifically 1st trimester scans.
- Perform renal/pelvis ultrasounds including bladder, hernia, ovaries, prostate, renal/bladder, uterus, and vaginal.
- Conduct small part ultrasounds including superficial masses, testicles/scrotum, and thyroid.
- Perform transplant studies, specifically renal.
- Perform vascular ultrasound studies including aorta, carotid, color flow, duplex, lower extremity arterial, and renal artery duplex.
- Assist with procedures such as paracentesis and thoracentesis.
- Adhere to isolation precautions.
- Maintain and clean equipment.
- Document patient care and related duties appropriately.

Required Skills & Certifications:

- ARDMS certification
- BLS certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technician
- Experience with adult and ER patients
- Experience with abdominal aorta, appendix, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen, 1st trimester OB, bladder, hernia, ovaries, prostate, renal/bladder, uterus, vaginal, superficial masses, testicles/scrotum, thyroid, renal transplant studies, aorta, carotid, color flow, duplex, lower extremity arterial, and renal artery duplex
- Experience with procedures such as paracentesis and thoracentesis
- Knowledge of isolation precautions
- Management/lead experience

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

- Cerner experience

Special Considerations:

- One day of on-call per week
- Must be in IL 3 business days prior to compliance HDD in order to meet fingerprinting requirements.

Scheduling:
- 4x10 Day shifts, Monday-Thursday
- Schedule is Fri-Sun blocked.
- Client may call-off up to 36 hours per thirteen week assignment without paying for the cancelled hours.

Job Tags

Day shift

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