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Rush University Medical Center Ultrasound Technologist 3 in Oak Park, Illinois
Job Description
Why join RUSH Oak Park Hospital’s team of talented Ultrasound Tech's?
·$5,000 sign-on bonus!
·Free parking
·Convenient location, with easy access to the CTA Green and Blue lines
· Historic village of Oak Park:
Vibrant downtown area
Multiple shopping venues and dining options
Eclectic arts district
High-quality schools
Bordering the city on both its east and north sides, the Village of Oak Park calls itself "Chicago's fun next-door neighbor." Oak Park is known for its splendid tree-lined streets, its diverse population and a storied history that includes being the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway and comedy great Bob Newhart, among many other notables. Famed architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright lived in Oak Park for 20 years, from 1889 until 1909 — walking around Oak Park, you are very likely to pass a house designed by the architectural master, perhaps even the home and studio where he worked and raised a family. Other Oak Park attractions include a vibrant downtown area, multiple shopping venues, an eclectic arts district, high-quality schools, a wide variety of dining options and a strong community spirit.
Location: Oak Park, IL
Hospital: RUSH Oak Park Hospital
Department: Diag Srvcs-US
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr
Summary:
Works closely with the Manager of Medical Imaging and Radiologists to supervise and perform technical procedures in the ultrasound/vascular department. Coordinates with the other departments the day to day activity for routine, portable and invasive patient procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Is responsible for the departments’ operational excellence and ensures the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Is responsible for assigning employees work schedules and authorizing changes to schedules in accordance with the hospital and departmental policies.
• Initiates counseling and disciplinary action in a timely and supportive manner.
• Manages the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments, taking into consideration priority of work and skill of employees.
• Demonstrates fiscal accountability for departments operating budgets and resources. Demonstrates the ability to achieve outcomes within the allocated budgets.
• Has the ability to cope with and manage change as well as help others to the same.
• Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem solve ongoing issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates positive communication skills evidenced by effective working relationships.
• Evaluates and maintains the quality of exams produced. Ensures proper performance of the exams using universal precautions techniques.
• Ensure proper orientation and training of new employees within the department.
• Ensures the equipment in the department is maintained in safe and proper working condition.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Must be a graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
• RDMS.
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Current CPR
• Ability to deal efficiently, ethically, and courteously with all hospital personnel.
• Good verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with the medical and technical personnel.
• Knowledge of both ultrasound and vascular procedures.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Ultrasound Technologist 3
Location US:IL:Oak Park
Req ID 2146