Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of approved training program in diagnostic ultrasound program (Required)
- One (1) year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound (Required)
- Must have met one of the following criteria: (Must provide proof at time of interview)
- ARDMS certified
- ARDMS certified with OBGYN Board Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) (Must provide proof at time of interview)
- Training, experience, and competent in the practice of diagnostic medical ultrasonographic exams, including Doppler and color imaging as well as thorough knowledge of anatomical structures and basic body physiology. (Required)
- Experience and knowledge of Infection Control and safety Policies and be skilled in the operation of diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Examinations. (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge and competency in performing general ultrasound to include but not limited to abdomen, OB breast, extremities, small parts and Doppler studies to include vascular, venous and arterial studies
- Basic knowledge of patient care
- Basic computer skills and ability to perform required tasks in Radnet and other systems
- Applies knowledge of patient restraints policy and procedures
- Understands the use of pediatric immobilization devices
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; communication techniques are age appropriate
- Ability to use a variety of ultrasound equipment
- Demonstrates ability to position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images
- Demonstrates ability to select appropriate safe technical factors for exposure for patients of various body sizes and ages
Working Conditions
1. Amount of activity per day: Sitting 60%, Standing 10%, Walking 30%
2. The employee will frequently:
- . Assist patients with ambulation
- b. Work with body bent over at waist
- c. Reach above shoulder level
- d. Work with arms above shoulder height
- e. Work with arms extended at shoulder height
- f. Work with hands at waist level
- g. Reach or stretch from the waist
3. The employee with continually:
- a. Transfer patients into or out of a chair
- b. Transfer patients from bed to cart or table to cart
- c. Push/pull objects greater than 30lbs
4. Lifting:
- a. The employee will continually lift objects (such as cassettes) weighing up to 15 lbs.
- b. The employee will frequently lift objects (such as patients) weighing greater than 30 lbs.
5. Pushing/Pulling:
- a. Patients on carts and wheelchairs weighing up to 300 lbs. are moved approximately 200 feet. Carts are equipped with wheels.
- b. No equipment is available to assist with pushing/pulling. Co-workers are frequently available to assist.
Hand Coordination Activities: Gross manipulation, fine manipulation, simple grasping, and hand twisting of both hands are needed to operate the ultrasound machines. Power group of both hands is need for patient transfers.
Working Conditions: The patient will have limited exposure to radiation hazards.
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
- Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
- Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
- CCHHS is strictlyprohibitedfromconditioning,basing or knowinglyprejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of Countyemployment or hiringupon or because of any politicalreason or factor.
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