Sonographer

Department:

70195 AMC Kenosha - Radiology: Ultrasound: ASC

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

8

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Join a Team That Values Excellence, Innovation, and Patient Care

Aurora Health Care is seeking a skilled and motivated Sonographer to join our dynamic Imaging Services team at the Racine Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) . This unique part-time opportunity offers a consistent schedule every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , while also providing the opportunity to expand your experience through additional coverage for PTO requests and occasional on-call responsibilities at our hospital location.

If you are looking for a role that combines cutting-edge technology, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Position Highlights

• •Regular schedule every Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• •Additional hours available through PTO coverage opportunities
• •Occasional hospital on-call responsibilities
• •Work with state-of-the-art ultrasound systems
• •Utilize advanced transducer disinfection technology to support quality and patient safety standards
• •Gain exposure to a variety of ultrasound examinations and patient populations
• •Maintain and expand your clinical skills in a fast-paced and continually evolving imaging environment

What You'll Do

• •Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to departmental protocols.
• •Ensure patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction throughout the imaging process.
• •Collaborate closely with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and fellow imaging professionals.
• •Maintain accurate documentation and imaging records.
• •Follow infection prevention and quality assurance standards, including the use of advanced transducer disinfection equipment.
• •Support operational needs through PTO coverage and occasional on-call assignments at affiliated hospital locations.

Why Aurora Health Care?

At Aurora Health Care, we believe great patient care starts with great teams. You'll be joining a highly collaborative and supportive department where teamwork, communication, and continuous learning are valued every day.

This position is ideal for a sonographer who wants to:

• •Stay current with evolving ultrasound technology and practices
• •Work with advanced imaging equipment
• •Be part of a team-oriented culture
• •Maintain and strengthen clinical competencies across a variety of examinations
• •Contribute to exceptional patient care in both outpatient and hospital settings

Qualifications

• •Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• •ARDMS registry preferred or required based on organizational standards
• •Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• •Excellent patient care and communication skills
• •Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• •Flexibility to assist with PTO coverage and occasional on-call responsibilities

Make an Impact

Join Aurora Health Care and help deliver exceptional imaging services while working alongside a dedicated team committed to innovation, quality, and outstanding patient care.

Apply today and bring your ultrasound expertise to Aurora Health Care's Racine ASC team.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

• Major Responsibilities:
• •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, and 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 and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and 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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

• Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
• •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, and
• •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, and
• •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, or
• •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, or
• •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, and
• •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, or
• •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, and
• •Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

• Education Required:
• •Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

• Experience Required:
• •No experience required.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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.

• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• •Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat,