Sonographer
Advocate Health · $38.20–$57.30/hr (stated in the posting)
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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 - $57.30Major 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, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
- Must be able to:
- - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.